There are 7 ways to get from Rameswaram to Arunachala by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Rameshwaram to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Thiruvannamalaibus
8h 35m₹1,549–3,099Train
cheapest- Take the train from Rameswaram to Tiruvannamalaitrain 16780
11h 50m₹499–2,749Train via Virudhachalam
- Take the train from Rameswaram to Vridhachalam Jntrain 22662
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tiruvannamalaitrain 22606 / ...
9h 39m₹560–3,292Drive 401.6 km
- Drive from Rameswaram to Arunachalacar 401.6 km
6h 20m₹4,496–6,493Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rameswaram to Arunachalataxi 401.6 km
6h 20m₹6,500–8,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Rameswaram to Madurai Jntrain 16344 / ...
- Take the bus from Madurai to Thiruvannamalaibus
8h 47m₹756–2,966Bus via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the bus from Rameswaram to Tiruchirappallibus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli to Tiruvannamalaibus Tiruchirapalli - Tiruvannamalai
10h 15m₹1,004–2,602
Rameswaram to Arunachala by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rameswaram to Arunachala is to train which costs ₹490 - ₹2,800 and takes 11h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Rameswaram to Arunachala is to drive which takes 6h 20m and costs ₹4,500 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Rameswaram to Arunachala. However, there are services departing from Rameshwaram and arriving at Thiruvannamalai via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Rameswaram to Arunachala. However, there are services departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Tiruvannamalai via Vridhachalam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.
The distance between Rameswaram and Arunachala is 472 km. The road distance is 401.6 km.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Arunachala without a car is to bus which takes 8h 35m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Rameswaram to Arunachala, including transfers.
Rameswaram to Arunachala bus services, operated by VKV Travels, depart from Rameshwaram station.
Rameswaram to Arunachala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rameswaram station.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Arunachala is to bus which takes 8h 35m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can train via Virudhachalam, which costs ₹550 - ₹3,300 and takes 9h 39m.
What companies run services between Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India and Arunachala, India?
You can take a bus from Rameshwaram to Thiruvannamalai via Mattuthavani and Madurai in around 8h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rameswaram to Arunachala via Vridhachalam Jn and Tiruvannamalai in around 9h 39m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rameswaram to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- 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 Vridhachalam Jn to Tiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice 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 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 Rameswaram to Tiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹330–400
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Rameshwaram to Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,300
- Website
- VKV Travels
- AC Seater
- ₹1,600–2,300
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Madurai to Thiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–800
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Madurai to Thiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Rameswaram to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Rameswaram to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Rameswaram to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Atana Connect
Bus from Rameswaram to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Atana Connect
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Rameswaram to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Phone
- +91 94440 05266
- [email protected]
- Website
- Apple Travels
Bus from Rameswaram to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Apple Travels
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Rameswaram to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,000
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Tiruchirapalli to Tiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹430–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹430–600
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,000
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Booking & Getting There
Rameswaram to Arunachala bus services, operated by VKV Travels, arrive at Mattuthavani station.
Rameswaram to Arunachala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rameswaram to Arunachala is 402 km. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Rameswaram to Arunachala.
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