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 / ...
11h 48m₹439–3,427Bus
- Take the bus from Rameshwaram to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Arakonambus
12h 47m₹1,649–3,199Drive 509.6 km
- Drive from Rameswaram to Arakkonamcar 509.6 km
8h 19m₹5,730–8,276Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rameswaram to Arakkonamtaxi 509.6 km
8h 19m₹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
9h 35m₹6,444–11,151Train via Jalārpet
- Take the train from Rameswaram to Jolarpettaitrain 16733
- Take the train from Jolarpettai to Arakkonamtrain 12602 / ...
12h 6m₹453–3,511Bus, train
- Take the bus from FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand to FlixBus Chennai - Maraimalai Nagarbus FlixBus IN5111
- Take the train from Marai Malai Nagar Ka to Arakkonamtrain 40901 / ...
13h 43m₹967–3,850Train, train to Tuticorin Airport, fly
- Take the train from Rameswaram to Virudunagar Jntrain
- Take the train from Virudunagar 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 33m₹8,452–21,586
Rameswaram to Arakkonam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rameswaram to Arakkonam is to train which costs ₹430 - ₹3,500 and takes 11h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Rameswaram to Arakkonam is to drive which takes 8h 19m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Rameswaram to Arakkonam. However, there are services departing from Rameshwaram and arriving at Arakonam via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 47m.
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 11h 48m.
The distance between Rameswaram and Arakkonam is 615 km. The road distance is 509.6 km.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Arakkonam without a car is to train which takes 11h 48m and costs ₹430 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 11h 48m to get from Rameswaram to Arakkonam, including transfers.
Rameswaram to Arakkonam bus services, operated by VKV Travels, depart from Rameshwaram 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 11h 48m and costs ₹430 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,600 - ₹3,200 and takes 12h 47m.
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 11h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rameshwaram to Arakonam via Mattuthavani and Madurai in around 12h 47m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rameswaram to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 43m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Marai Malai Nagar Ka to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Rameswaram to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Maniyachchi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Chennai Central to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- vkvtravels.in
Bus from Rameshwaram to Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,300
- Website
- https://www.vkvtravels.in/
- AC Seater
- ₹1,600–2,300
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Madurai to Arakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–900
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand to FlixBus Chennai - Maraimalai Nagar
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,800
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–9,000
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More Questions & Answers
Rameswaram to Arakkonam bus services, operated by VKV Travels, arrive at Mattuthavani station.
Rameswaram to Arakkonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chengalpattu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rameswaram to Arakkonam is 510 km. It takes approximately 8h 19m to drive from Rameswaram to Arakkonam.
There are six+ hotels available in Arakkonam.















