There are 5 ways to get from Rameswaram to Melur by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Rameswaram to Madurai Jntrain 16344 / ...
5h 10m₹176–1,386Bus
- Take the bus from Rameshwaram to Sellurbus
5h 28m₹1,300–2,300Drive 157.3 km
- Drive from Rameswaram to Melurcar 157.3 km
2h 41m₹1,795–2,593Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rameswaram to Melurtaxi 157.3 km
2h 41m₹2,100–2,600Bus via Ramanathapuram
- Take the bus from Rameswaram to Ramnadbus
- Take the bus from Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
5h 50m
Rameswaram to Melur by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rameswaram to Melur is to train which costs ₹170 - ₹1,400 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Rameswaram to Melur is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Rameswaram to Melur. However, there are services departing from Rameshwaram and arriving at Melur, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Rameswaram to Melur. However, there are services departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Madurai Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
The distance between Rameswaram and Melur is 193 km. The road distance is 157.3 km.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Melur without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs ₹170 - ₹1,400.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Rameswaram to Melur, including transfers.
Rameswaram to Melur bus services, operated by VKV Travels, depart from Rameshwaram station.
Rameswaram to Melur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rameswaram station.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Melur is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs ₹170 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,300 and takes 5h 28m.
What companies run services between Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India and Melur, Tamil Nādu, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Rameswaram to Madurai Jn twice daily. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, VKV Travels operates a bus from Rameshwaram to Sellur once daily. Tickets cost ₹1,300–2,300 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rameswaram to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Rameshwaram to Sellur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,300
- Website
- VKV Travels
- AC Seater
- ₹1,600–2,300
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,100–2,600
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Booking & Getting There
Rameswaram to Melur bus services, operated by VKV Travels, arrive at Sellur station.
Rameswaram to Melur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rameswaram to Melur is 157 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Rameswaram to Melur.
There are nine+ hotels available in Melur.