There are 5 ways to get from Rameswaram to Melila by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Rameshwaram to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Punalurbus
8h 46m₹1,789–3,769Train
cheapest- Take the train from Rameswaram to Manamadurai Jntrain 22662 / ...
- Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Auvaneswsaremtrain 16362 / ...
9h 5m₹458–2,875Drive 321.8 km
- Drive from Rameswaram to Melilacar 321.8 km
5h 14m₹3,611–5,216Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rameswaram to Melilataxi 321.8 km
5h 14m₹5,000–6,500Bus via Rajapalayam
- Take the bus from Rameswaram to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Rajapalayambus
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam to Punalurbus
11h 51m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rameswaram to Melila is to train which costs ₹450 - ₹2,900 and takes 9h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Rameswaram to Melila is to drive which takes 5h 14m and costs ₹3,600 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Rameswaram to Melila. However, there are services departing from Rameshwaram and arriving at Punalur via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Rameswaram to Melila. However, there are services departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Auvaneswsarem via Manamadurai Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
The distance between Rameswaram and Melila is 401 km. The road distance is 321.8 km.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Melila without a car is to bus which takes 8h 46m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹3,800.
It takes approximately 8h 46m to get from Rameswaram to Melila, including transfers.
Rameswaram to Melila bus services, operated by VKV Travels, depart from Rameshwaram station.
Rameswaram to Melila train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rameswaram station.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Melila is to bus which takes 8h 46m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹3,800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹450 - ₹2,900 and takes 9h 5m.
What companies run services between Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India and Melila, India?
You can take a bus from Rameshwaram to Melila via Mattuthavani, Madurai, and Punalur in around 8h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rameswaram to Melila via Manamadurai Jn and Auvaneswsarem in around 9h 5m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rameswaram to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 Auvaneswsarem
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Rameshwaram to Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,300
- Website
- VKV Travels
- AC Seater
- ₹1,600–2,300
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Punalur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,200
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Madurai to Punalur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–350
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Rajapalayam to Punalur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–230
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +91 9843572972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Jai Vishnu Travels
Bus from Rameswaram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Jai Vishnu Travels
- Phone
- 91- 7872898989
- [email protected]
- Website
- ACLS Navigator
Bus from Rameswaram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- ACLS Navigator
- Website
- Excellent Holidays
Bus from Rameswaram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Excellent Holidays
- Phone
- +91 89250 36450
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arthi Travels
Bus from Rameswaram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Arthi Travels
- Website
- Shama Transport
Bus from Rameswaram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Shama Transport
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Rameswaram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Website
- SPS Travels India
Bus from Rameswaram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- SPS Travels India
- Website
- NTM madurai
Bus from Rameswaram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- NTM madurai
- Website
- Suriya Busline
Bus from Rameswaram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Suriya Busline
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Madurai to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Madurai to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Phone
- +91 9994 998 437
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vee Vee bus
Bus from Madurai to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Vee Vee bus
- Website
- Irish Travels
Bus from Madurai to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Irish Travels
- Website
- PNS Travels
Bus from Madurai to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- PNS Travels
- Phone
- +91 89399 49730
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri SMS Travels
Bus from Madurai to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Sri SMS Travels
- Phone
- +91 7094688666
- [email protected]
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
Bus from Madurai to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
Bus from Madurai to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Ganesh Transports & Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
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Booking & Getting There
Rameswaram to Melila bus services, operated by VKV Travels, arrive at Mattuthavani station.
Rameswaram to Melila train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Manamadurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rameswaram to Melila is 322 km. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Rameswaram to Melila.
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