There are 6 ways to get from Rameswaram to Kalugumalai by train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Rameswaram to Virudunagar Jntrain 22621
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Kovilpattitrain 20605 / ...
4h 58m₹952–3,236Bus
- Take the bus from Rameswaram to Maduraibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Madurai to Kovilpattibus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper / ...
6h 39mDrive 197.9 km
- Drive from Rameswaram to Kalugumalaicar 197.9 km
3h 12m₹2,219–3,205Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rameswaram to Kalugumalaitaxi 197.9 km
3h 12m₹4,500–5,500Train via Madurai
- Take the train from Rameswaram to Madurai Jntrain 16344 / ...
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kovilpattitrain 16322 / ...
5h 13m₹956–3,216Bus via Madurai (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5111
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Kovilpatti - Bypassbus FlixBus IN5136A / ...
7h 27m₹1,163–2,110
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rameswaram to Kalugumalai is to train which costs ₹950 - ₹3,300 and takes 4h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Rameswaram to Kalugumalai is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Rameswaram to Kalugumalai. However, there are services departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Kovilpatti via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Rameswaram to Kalugumalai. However, there are services departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Kovilpatti via Virudunagar Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Rameswaram and Kalugumalai is 274 km. The road distance is 197.9 km.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Kalugumalai without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs ₹950 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Rameswaram to Kalugumalai, including transfers.
Rameswaram to Kalugumalai bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand station.
Rameswaram to Kalugumalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rameswaram station.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Kalugumalai is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs ₹950 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 39m.
What companies run services between Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India and Kalugumalai, India?
You can take a train from Rameswaram to Kalugumalai via Virudunagar Jn and Kovilpatti in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rameswaram to Kalugumalai via Madurai and Kovilpatti in around 6h 39m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rameswaram to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
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 Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Rameswaram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Madurai to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Rameswaram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Madurai to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Rameswaram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Madurai to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–850
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Kovilpatti - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–5,500
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Booking & Getting There
Rameswaram to Kalugumalai bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand station.
Rameswaram to Kalugumalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Virudunagar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rameswaram to Kalugumalai is 198 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Rameswaram to Kalugumalai.
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