There are 5 ways to get from Rameswaram to Karaikal by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Tiruchirappalli
best- Take the train from Rameswaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain 22662 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain 16188
8h 50m₹364–2,851Bus
- Take the bus from Rameswaram to Tiruchirappallibus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinambus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
9h 6mDrive 276.1 km
- Drive from Rameswaram to Karaikalcar 276.1 km
4h 23m₹3,086–4,457Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rameswaram to Karaikaltaxi 276.1 km
4h 23m₹4,300–5,500Train
- Take the train from Rameswaram to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 16752 / ...
9h 32m₹369–2,833
Rameswaram to Karaikal by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rameswaram to Karaikal is to train via Tiruchirappalli which costs ₹360 - ₹2,900 and takes 8h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Rameswaram to Karaikal is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Rameswaram to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Nagapattinam via Tiruchirappalli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Rameswaram to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Karaikal via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
The distance between Rameswaram and Karaikal is 410 km. The road distance is 276.1 km.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Karaikal without a car is to train via Tiruchirappalli which takes 8h 50m and costs ₹360 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Rameswaram to Karaikal, including transfers.
Rameswaram to Karaikal bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Rameswaram station.
Rameswaram to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rameswaram station.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Karaikal is to train via Tiruchirappalli which takes 8h 50m and costs ₹360 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 6m.
What companies run services between Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a train from Rameswaram to Karaikal via Tiruchchirapali in around 8h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rameswaram to Karaikal via Tiruchirappalli and Nagapattinam in around 9h 6m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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 Tiruchchirapali to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Rameswaram to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Rameswaram to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Rameswaram to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–5,500
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Booking & Getting There
Rameswaram to Karaikal bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Tiruchirappalli station.
Rameswaram to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rameswaram to Karaikal is 276 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Rameswaram to Karaikal.
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