There are 5 ways to get from Rameswaram to Kalugumalai by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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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 Rameshwaram to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Kovilpatti - Bypassbus FlixBus IN5530 / ...
7h 7m₹2,149–3,599Drive 197.9 km
- Drive from Rameswaram to Kalugumalaicar 197.9 km
3h 12m₹2,259–3,262Taxi
- 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₹956–3,216
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 - ₹3,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Rameswaram to Kalugumalai. However, there are services departing from Rameshwaram and arriving at FlixBus Kovilpatti - Bypass via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
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 VKV Travels, depart from Rameshwaram 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 ₹2,100 - ₹3,600 and takes 7h 7m.
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 Rameshwaram to Kalugumalai via Mattuthavani, FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand, and FlixBus Kovilpatti - Bypass in around 7h 7m.
- 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
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–5,500
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Booking & Getting There
Rameswaram to Kalugumalai bus services, operated by VKV Travels, arrive at Mattuthavani 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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