There are 7 ways to get from Rameswaram to Kelambākkam by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, plane, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Rameswaram to Chengalpattutrain 22662 / ...
11h 29m₹549–3,377Bus via Vandalur Zoo
cheapest- Take the bus from Rameswaram to Chennai Kalainagarbus
15h 51m₹438–978Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand to FlixBus Chennai - Kilambakkam Bus Terminusbus FlixBus IN5111
12h 30m₹941–2,941Drive 496.3 km
- Drive from Rameswaram to Kelambākkamcar 496.3 km
8h 8m₹5,590–8,075Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rameswaram to Kelambākkamtaxi 496.3 km
8h 8m₹11,000–13,000Train to Trichy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Rameswaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
9h 56m₹6,424–10,191Train, 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
10h 54m₹8,432–20,626
Rameswaram to Kelambākkam by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rameswaram to Kelambākkam is to bus via Vandalur Zoo which costs ₹430 - ₹1,000 and takes 15h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Rameswaram to Kelambākkam is to drive which takes 8h 8m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Rameswaram to Kelambākkam. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand and arriving at FlixBus Chennai - Kelambakkam via FlixBus Chennai - Kilambakkam Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Rameswaram to Kelambākkam. However, there are services departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Potheri Halt via Chengalpattu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.
The distance between Rameswaram and Kelambākkam is 589 km. The road distance is 496.3 km.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Kelambākkam without a car is to train which takes 11h 29m and costs ₹550 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 11h 29m to get from Rameswaram to Kelambākkam, including transfers.
Rameswaram to Kelambākkam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand station.
Rameswaram to Kelambākkam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rameswaram station.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Kelambākkam is to train which takes 11h 29m and costs ₹550 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹900 - ₹3,000 and takes 12h 30m.
What companies run services between Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India and Kelambākkam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Rameswaram to Chengalpattu twice daily. Tickets cost ₹300–2,400 and the journey takes 9h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand to FlixBus Chennai - Kilambakkam Bus Terminus twice daily. Tickets cost ₹850–2,800 and the journey takes 11h 5m. VKV Travels also services this route once daily.
- 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
- 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 55m
- 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 Rameswaram to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand to FlixBus Chennai - Kilambakkam Bus Terminus
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹850–2,800
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand to FlixBus Chennai - Kilambakkam Bus Terminus
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–2,400
- Website
- VKV Travels
- AC Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹1,000–2,200
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Rameswaram to Chennai Kalainagar
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–950
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹550–900
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–13,000
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More Questions & Answers
Rameswaram to Kelambākkam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Kilambakkam Bus Terminus station.
Rameswaram to Kelambākkam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chengalpattu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rameswaram to Kelambākkam is 496 km. It takes approximately 8h 8m to drive from Rameswaram to Kelambākkam.
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