There are 7 ways to get from Rameswaram to Kanchipuram by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, plane, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Rameswaram to Chengalpattutrain 22662 / ...
9h 45m₹419–3,277Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand to FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Tollbus FlixBus IN5111
12h 35m₹975–2,896Drive 478.5 km
- Drive from Rameswaram to Kanchipuramcar 478.5 km
7h 48m₹5,349–7,725Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rameswaram to Kanchipuramtaxi 478.5 km
7h 48m₹6,500–8,500Train, fly
- 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
9h 51m₹6,334–10,751Train via Virudhachalam
- Take the train from Rameswaram to Vridhachalam Jntrain 22662
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Chengalpattutrain 12636 / ...
10h 13m₹520–4,142Bus via Chennai
- Take the bus from Rameswaram to Chennaibus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Chennai to Kanchipurambus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
13h 43m
Rameswaram to Kanchipuram by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rameswaram to Kanchipuram is to train which costs ₹410 - ₹3,300 and takes 9h 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 FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand and arriving at FlixBus Kanchipuram - Bus Stand via FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Toll. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.
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 9h 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 9h 45m and costs ₹410 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 9h 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 9h 45m and costs ₹410 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹950 - ₹2,900 and takes 12h 35m.
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 8h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand to FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Toll once daily. Tickets cost ₹800–2,800 and the journey takes 10h 30m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rameswaram to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 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 Trisulam to Kanchipuram East
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Rameswaram to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand to FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Toll
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,800
- Website
- FlixBus India
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Rameswaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Kanchipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Kanchipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9119900371
- [email protected]
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
Bus from Chennai to Kanchipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,500
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Booking & Getting There
Rameswaram to Kanchipuram bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Toll 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.
Book your Rameswaram to Kanchipuram bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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