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How to get fromPuducherry to Rameswaramby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Puducherry to Rameswaram by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train via Virudhachalam

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    1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Vridhachalam Jntrain train 16857 / ...
    2. Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Rameswaramtrain train 22661
    9h 13m
    ₹391–2,977

  2. Bus via Tiruchirappalli

    1. Take the bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Tiruchirappallibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Rameswarambus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    10h 5m

  3. Drive  383 km

    1. Drive from Puducherry to Rameswaramcar car 383 km
    6h 20m
    ₹4,298–6,208

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Puducherry to Rameswaramtaxi taxi 383 km
    6h 20m
    ₹5,000–6,500

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Cuddalore Port Jn.train train 16861
    2. Take the train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Rameswaramtrain train 16751 / ...
    11h 45m
    ₹408–3,155

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pondicherry to Tindivanambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tindivanam to Rameswarambus bus
    12h 12m
    ₹780–2,802

Puducherry to Rameswaram by train

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration9h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket₹391Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 480.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 13m

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 Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Rameswaram via Tiruchirappalli in around 10h 5m.

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