There are 4 ways to get from Rameswaram to Kāraikudi by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Rameswaram to Karaikudibus
2h 45m₹110–700Train
- Take the train from Rameswaram to Karaikkudi Jntrain 22662 / ...
2h 58m₹170–1,300Drive 135.4 km
- Drive from Rameswaram to Kāraikudicar 135.4 km
2h 21m₹1,529–2,208Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rameswaram to Kāraikuditaxi 135.4 km
2h 21m₹1,900–2,300
Rameswaram to Kāraikudi by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rameswaram to Kāraikudi is to bus which costs ₹110 - ₹700 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Rameswaram to Kāraikudi is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Karaikudi. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Karaikkudi Jn. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between Rameswaram and Kāraikudi is 142 km. The road distance is 135.4 km.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Kāraikudi without a car is to bus which takes 2h 45m and costs ₹110 - ₹700.
The bus from Rameswaram to Karaikudi takes 2h 45m including transfers and departs once daily.
Rameswaram to Kāraikudi bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Rameswaram station.
Rameswaram to Kāraikudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rameswaram station.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Kāraikudi is to bus which takes 2h 45m and costs ₹110 - ₹700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹170 - ₹1,300 and takes 2h 58m.
What companies run services between Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India and Kāraikudi, India?
SETC operates a bus from Rameswaram to Karaikudi once daily. Tickets cost ₹110–700 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Rameswaram to Karaikkudi Jn 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹170–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 58m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rameswaram to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Rameswaram to Karaikudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹110–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,900–2,300
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More Questions & Answers
Rameswaram to Kāraikudi bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Karaikudi station.
Rameswaram to Kāraikudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikkudi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rameswaram to Kāraikudi is 135 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Rameswaram to Kāraikudi.
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