There are 7 ways to get from Rameswaram to Kanchipuram by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Rameswaram to Chengalpattutrain 22662 / ...
10h 45m₹419–3,277Bus via Chengalpattu
- Take the bus from Rameswaram to Chengalpattu Junctionbus
12h 6m₹1,182–3,330Drive 478.5 km
- Drive from Rameswaram to Kanchipuramcar 478.5 km
7h 48m₹5,382–7,774Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rameswaram to Kanchipuramtaxi 478.5 km
7h 48m₹6,500–8,500Train to Trichy International Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Rameswaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram Easttrain
10h 20m₹6,334–10,251Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand to FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathurbus FlixBus IN5111
- Take the bus from Perungalathur to Kanchepurambus
13h 15m₹901–3,471Train, train to Tuticorin Airport, fly
- Take the train from Rameswaram to Virudunagar Jntrain
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Maniyachchi Jntrain
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram Easttrain
11h 18m₹8,342–20,686
Rameswaram to Kanchipuram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rameswaram to Kanchipuram is to train which costs ₹410 - ₹3,300 and takes 10h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Rameswaram to Kanchipuram is to drive which takes 7h 48m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹8,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Rameswaram to Kanchipuram. However, there are services departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Chengalpet New Bus Terminal via Chengalpet Old Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Rameswaram to Kanchipuram. However, there are services departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Kanchipuram East via Chengalpattu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.
The distance between Rameswaram and Kanchipuram is 581 km. The road distance is 478.5 km.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Kanchipuram without a car is to train which takes 10h 45m and costs ₹410 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 10h 45m to get from Rameswaram to Kanchipuram, including transfers.
Rameswaram to Kanchipuram bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand station.
Rameswaram to Kanchipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rameswaram station.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Kanchipuram is to train which takes 10h 45m and costs ₹410 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus via Chengalpattu, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,400 and takes 12h 6m.
What companies run services between Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India and Kanchipuram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Rameswaram to Chengalpattu twice daily. Tickets cost ₹300–2,400 and the journey takes 9h 13m. Alternatively, VKV Travels operates a bus from Rameswaram to Chengalpattu Junction once daily. Tickets cost ₹1,000–2,400 and the journey takes 10h 28m.
- 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
- ₹7,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rameswaram to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,400
Train from Rameswaram to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Rameswaram to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 Maniyachchi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- vkvtravels.in
Bus from Rameswaram to Chengalpattu Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–2,400
- Website
- https://www.vkvtravels.in/
- AC Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹1,000–2,200
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand to FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹850–2,900
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from Perungalathur to Kanchepuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–270
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Perungalathur to Kanchepuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹45–650
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,500
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More Questions & Answers
Rameswaram to Kanchipuram bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur station.
Rameswaram to Kanchipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chengalpattu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rameswaram to Kanchipuram is 479 km. It takes approximately 7h 48m to drive from Rameswaram to Kanchipuram.
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