There are 7 ways to get from Rameswaram to Chennai by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, plane, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Rameswaram to Chennai Egmoretrain 22662 / ...
10h 10m₹320–2,500Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedubus FlixBus IN5111
12h 21m₹916–2,986Drive 535.2 km
- Drive from Rameswaram to Chennaicar 535.2 km
8h 27m₹6,035–8,717Taxi
- 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₹6,233–9,191Bus via Arumbakkam Thiruveethi Amman Koil
- Take the bus from Rameswaram to Koyambedubus
12h 36m₹1,081–2,427Train, 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 53m₹8,245–19,606
Rameswaram to Chennai by train
Questions & Answers
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 - ₹9,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Rameswaram to Chennai. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand and arriving at FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 21m.
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 FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand 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 ₹900 - ₹3,000 and takes 12h 21m.
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, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu once daily. Tickets cost ₹850–3,000 and the journey takes 11h 55m.
- 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
- ₹7,000–15,000
- 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
- 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
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Rameswaram to Koyambedu
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–2,400
- Website
- VKV Travels
- AC Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹1,000–2,200
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 27m
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–14,000
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More Questions & Answers
Rameswaram to Chennai bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu 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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