There are 6 ways to get from Puducherry 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 13m₹391–2,977Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Puducherry to Thanjavurbus
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Rameswaramtrain 16751 / ...
13h 7m₹367–2,404Bus
- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5111
9h 39m₹1,148–3,011Drive 383 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Rameswaramcar 383 km
6h 20m₹4,328–6,251Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Rameswaramtaxi 383 km
6h 20m₹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 / ...
11h 45m₹408–3,155
Puducherry to Rameswaram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Rameswaram is to bus and train which costs ₹360 - ₹2,400 and takes 13h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Rameswaram is to drive which takes 6h 20m and costs ₹4,300 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry 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 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Rameswaram via Vridhachalam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.
The distance between Puducherry and Rameswaram is 481 km. The road distance is 383 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Rameswaram without a car is to train via Virudhachalam which takes 9h 13m and costs ₹390 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 9h 13m to get from Puducherry to Rameswaram, including transfers.
Puducherry to Rameswaram bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Pondicherry station.
Puducherry to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Rameswaram is to train via Virudhachalam which takes 9h 13m and costs ₹390 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,100 and takes 9h 39m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a train from Pondicherry to Rameswaram via Vridhachalam Jn in around 9h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pondicherry to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand via Madurai and FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand in around 9h 39m.
- 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
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
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Puducherry to Rameswaram bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Puducherry to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Rameswaram is 383 km. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Puducherry to Rameswaram.
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