There are 5 ways to get from Rajapalayam to Rameswaram by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train via Manamadurai
best- Take the train from Rajapalayam to Manamadurai Jntrain 16361 / ...
- Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain 22661 / ...
5h 13m₹291–2,351Bus
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam to Madurai Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5111
6h 35m₹432–1,036Drive 215.7 km
- Drive from Rajapalayam to Rameswaramcar 215.7 km
3h 55m₹2,418–3,493Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rajapalayam to Rameswaramtaxi 215.7 km
3h 55m₹2,900–3,500Train
- Take the train from Rajapalayam to Virudunagar Jntrain 06030 / ...
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Rameswaramtrain 22622
6h 18m₹306–2,368
Rajapalayam to Rameswaram by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rajapalayam to Rameswaram is to bus which costs ₹430 - ₹1,100 and takes 6h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Rajapalayam to Rameswaram is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Rajapalayam to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Rajapalayam and arriving at FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Rajapalayam to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Rajapalayam and arriving at Rameswaram via Manamadurai Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
The distance between Rajapalayam and Rameswaram is 233 km. The road distance is 215.7 km.
The best way to get from Rajapalayam to Rameswaram without a car is to train via Manamadurai which takes 5h 13m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Rajapalayam to Rameswaram, including transfers.
Rajapalayam to Rameswaram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Rajapalayam station.
Rajapalayam to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rajapalayam station.
The best way to get from Rajapalayam to Rameswaram is to train via Manamadurai which takes 5h 13m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹430 - ₹1,100 and takes 6h 35m.
What companies run services between Rajapalayam, India and Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a train from Rajapalayam to Rameswaram via Manamadurai Jn in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rajapalayam to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand via Madurai Mattuthavani and FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand in around 6h 35m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rajapalayam to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Manamadurai Jn to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Rajapalayam to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Rajapalayam to Madurai Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹110–190
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–850
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–3,500
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Booking & Getting There
Rajapalayam to Rameswaram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Madurai Mattuthavani station.
Rajapalayam to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Manamadurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rajapalayam to Rameswaram is 216 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Rajapalayam to Rameswaram.
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