There are 8 ways to get from Rameswaram to Arakkonam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Rameswaram to Chengalpattutrain 22662 / ...
- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Arakkonamtrain 16112 / ...
10h 48m₹439–3,427Bus
- Take the bus from Rameswaram to Maduraibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Madurai to Arakkonambus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
11h 55mDrive 506.2 km
- Drive from Rameswaram to Arakkonamcar 506.2 km
8h 15m₹5,675–8,196Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rameswaram to Arakkonamtaxi 506.2 km
8h 15m₹7,000–9,000Train to Trichy International Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Rameswaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Arakkonamtrain
8h 55m₹6,364–10,796Train via Jalārpet
- Take the train from Rameswaram to Jolarpettaitrain 16733
- Take the train from Jolarpettai to Arakkonamtrain 12674 / ...
11h 42m₹453–3,511Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rameswaram to Chengalpattu Junctionbus
- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Arakkonamtrain 16112 / ...
13h 9m₹1,202–3,480Train, train to Tuticorin Airport, fly
- Take the train from Rameswaram to Madurai Jntrain
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Maniyachchi Jntrain
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Arakkonamtrain
10h 22m₹8,376–19,711
Rameswaram to Arakkonam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rameswaram to Arakkonam is to train which costs ₹430 - ₹3,500 and takes 10h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Rameswaram to Arakkonam is to drive which takes 8h 15m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Rameswaram to Arakkonam. However, there are services departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Arakkonam via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Rameswaram to Arakkonam. However, there are services departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Arakkonam via Chengalpattu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.
The distance between Rameswaram and Arakkonam is 615 km. The road distance is 506.2 km.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Arakkonam without a car is to train which takes 10h 48m and costs ₹430 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 10h 48m to get from Rameswaram to Arakkonam, including transfers.
Rameswaram to Arakkonam bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Rameswaram station.
Rameswaram to Arakkonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rameswaram station.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Arakkonam is to train which takes 10h 48m and costs ₹430 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 55m.
What companies run services between Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India and Arakkonam, India?
You can take a train from Rameswaram to Arakkonam via Chengalpattu in around 10h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rameswaram to Arakkonam via Madurai in around 11h 55m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rameswaram to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,400
Train from Chengalpattu to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Rameswaram to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Chennai Central to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Rameswaram to Jolarpettai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 23m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,300
Train from Jolarpettai to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Chengalpattu to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Rameswaram to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Madurai Jn to Maniyachchi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Chennai Central to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Rameswaram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Madurai to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Rameswaram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Rameswaram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Rameswaram to Chengalpattu Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–2,400
- Website
- VKV Travels
- AC Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹1,000–2,200
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–9,000
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Booking & Getting There
Rameswaram to Arakkonam bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Rameswaram to Arakkonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chengalpattu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rameswaram to Arakkonam is 506 km. It takes approximately 8h 15m to drive from Rameswaram to Arakkonam.
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