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How to get fromRameswaram to Karaikalby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Rameswaram to Karaikal by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train via Tiruchirappalli

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    1. Take the train from Rameswaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain train 22662 / ...
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain train 16188
    8h 50m
    ₹364–2,851

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rameswaram to Tiruchirappallibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinambus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    9h 6m

  3. Drive  276.1 km

    1. Drive from Rameswaram to Karaikalcar car 276.1 km
    4h 23m
    ₹2,689–3,884

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rameswaram to Karaikaltaxi taxi 276.1 km
    4h 23m
    ₹4,300–5,500

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Rameswaram to Mayiladuturai Jtrain train 16752 / ...
    9h 32m
    ₹369–2,833

Rameswaram to Karaikal by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration8h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket₹364Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 410.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 50m

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.

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