There are 7 ways to get from Rameswaram to Chennai by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Rameswaram to Chennai Egmoretrain 22662 / ...
10h 10m₹320–2,500Bus
- Take the bus from Rameswaram to Chennaibus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
11h 45mDrive 535.2 km
- Drive from Rameswaram to Chennaicar 535.2 km
8h 27m₹5,999–8,665Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rameswaram to Chennaitaxi 535.2 km
8h 27m₹11,000–14,000Train to Trichy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Rameswaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
7h 30m₹6,233–9,691Bus via Koyambedu (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedubus FlixBus IN5111
12h 21m₹916–2,986Train, 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
8h 58m₹8,245–18,606
Rameswaram to Chennai by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rameswaram to Chennai is to train which costs ₹320 - ₹2,500 and takes 10h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Rameswaram to Chennai is to train and fly which takes 7h 30m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹10,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Chennai. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Chennai Egmore. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 10m.
The distance between Rameswaram and Chennai is 602 km. The road distance is 535.2 km.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Chennai without a car is to train which takes 10h 10m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,500.
The train from Rameswaram to Chennai Egmore takes 10h 10m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Rameswaram to Chennai bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Rameswaram station.
Rameswaram to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rameswaram station.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Chennai is to train which takes 10h 10m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 45m.
What companies run services between Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India and Chennai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Rameswaram to Chennai Egmore twice daily. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 10h 10m. Alternatively, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Rameswaram to Chennai every 2 hours, and the journey takes 11h 45m.
- 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 Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–390
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,500
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 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Rameswaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹850–3,000
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 27m
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–14,000
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Booking & Getting There
Rameswaram to Chennai bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Chennai station.
Rameswaram to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Egmore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rameswaram to Chennai is 535 km. It takes approximately 8h 27m to drive from Rameswaram to Chennai.
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