There are 6 ways to get from Puducherry (Station) to Rameswaram by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus
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Train via Virudhachalam
best- Take the train from Pondicherry to Vridhachalam Jntrain 16857 / ...
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Rameswaramtrain 22661
9h 36m₹391–2,977Bus
- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5111
9h 40m₹1,148–3,011Drive 382.2 km
- Drive from Puducherry (Station) to Rameswaramcar 382.2 km
6h 19m₹4,311–6,227Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry (Station) to Rameswaramtaxi 382.2 km
6h 19m₹5,000–6,500Bus, train
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Thanjavurbus Puducherry - Thanjavur
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Rameswaramtrain 16751 / ...
12h 5m₹647–3,065Train
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Cuddalore Port Jn.train 16861
- Take the train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Rameswaramtrain 16751 / ...
12h 8m₹408–3,155
Puducherry (Station) to Rameswaram by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry (Station) to Rameswaram is to train via Virudhachalam which costs ₹390 - ₹3,000 and takes 9h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry (Station) to Rameswaram is to drive which takes 6h 19m and costs ₹4,300 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry (Station) to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry (Station) to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Rameswaram via Vridhachalam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.
The distance between Puducherry (Station) and Rameswaram is 483 km. The road distance is 382.2 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry (Station) to Rameswaram without a car is to train via Virudhachalam which takes 9h 36m and costs ₹390 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 9h 36m to get from Puducherry (Station) to Rameswaram, including transfers.
Puducherry (Station) to Rameswaram bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Pondicherry station.
Puducherry (Station) to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry (Station) to Rameswaram is to train via Virudhachalam which takes 9h 36m and costs ₹390 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,100 and takes 9h 40m.
What companies run services between Puducherry (Station), India and Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a vehicle from Puducherry (Station) to Rameswaram via Pondicherry and Vridhachalam Jn in around 9h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pondicherry to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand via Madurai and FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand in around 9h 40m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pondicherry to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
Train from Thanjavur to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Pondicherry to Cuddalore Port Jn.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
Devaki Travels
- Phone
- +91 413 225 7199
- Website
- devakitravels.com
Golden Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 91 94 44 22
- Website
- goldentoursandtravels.com
Royal Travels Cabs
- Phone
- +91 22 33 55 33 55
- Website
- royaltravelscabs.com
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Booking & Getting There
Puducherry (Station) to Rameswaram bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Puducherry (Station) to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry (Station) to Rameswaram is 382 km. It takes approximately 6h 19m to drive from Puducherry (Station) to Rameswaram.
There are 142+ hotels available in Rameswaram.