There are 4 ways to get from Rameswaram to Karaikal by train, car, or taxi
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Train via Manamadurai
best- Take the train from Rameswaram to Manamadurai Jntrain
- Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Thiruvarur Jntrain
- Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Karaikaltrain
8h 58m₹448–3,485Train
cheapest- Take the train from Rameswaram to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 16752 / ...
- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Karaikaltrain 16175 / ...
11h 48m₹379–2,983Drive 276.1 km
- Drive from Rameswaram to Karaikalcar 276.1 km
4h 23m₹3,105–4,485Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rameswaram to Karaikaltaxi 276.1 km
4h 23m₹4,300–5,500
Rameswaram to Karaikal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rameswaram to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹370 - ₹3,000 and takes 11h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Rameswaram to Karaikal is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs ₹3,100 - ₹4,500.
No, there is no direct train from Rameswaram to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Karaikal via Manamadurai Jn and Thiruvarur Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.
The distance between Rameswaram and Karaikal is 365 km. The road distance is 276.1 km.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Karaikal without a car is to train via Manamadurai which takes 8h 58m and costs ₹440 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 8h 58m to get from Rameswaram to Karaikal, including transfers.
Rameswaram to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rameswaram station.
Rameswaram to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Manamadurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rameswaram to Karaikal is 276 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Rameswaram to Karaikal.
There are 62+ hotels available in Karaikal.
What companies run services between Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a train from Rameswaram to Karaikal via Manamadurai Jn and Thiruvarur Jn in around 8h 58m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rameswaram to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Manamadurai Jn to Thiruvarur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Thiruvarur Jn to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Rameswaram to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
Train from Mayiladuturai J to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–5,500
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