There are 6 ways to get from Puducherry (Station) to Rameswaram by train, bus, car, or taxi
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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 via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Tiruchirappallibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Rameswarambus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
10h 34mDrive 382.2 km
- Drive from Puducherry (Station) to Rameswaramcar 382.2 km
6h 19m₹4,284–6,187Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry (Station) to Rameswaramtaxi 382.2 km
6h 19m₹5,000–6,500Train
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Cuddalore Port Jn.train 16861
- Take the train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Rameswaramtrain 16751 / ...
12h 8m₹408–3,155Bus
- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Tindivanambus
- Take the bus from Tindivanam to Rameswarambus
12h 12m₹780–2,802
Puducherry (Station) to Rameswaram by bus and foot
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 ₹4,200 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry (Station) to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue and arriving at Rameswaram via Tiruchirappalli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.
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 SLGT Travels, depart from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue 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 via Tiruchirappalli, which costs and takes 10h 34m.
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 vehicle from Puducherry (Station) to Rameswaram via Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue and Tiruchirappalli in around 10h 34m.
- 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 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry to Tindivanam
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹450–1,900
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Tindivanam to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹330–900
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹550–900
- 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 SLGT Travels, arrive at Tiruchirappalli 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.
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