There are 4 ways to get from Rameswaram to Pāpanāsam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Rameswaram to Tirunelvelitrain 22621
7h 3m₹734–3,128Bus
- Take the bus from Rameshwaram to Sellurbus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Tenkasi, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu
8h 19mDrive 257.3 km
- Drive from Rameswaram to Pāpanāsamcar 257.3 km
4h 6m₹2,902–4,192Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rameswaram to Pāpanāsamtaxi 257.3 km
4h 6m₹5,500–7,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rameswaram to Pāpanāsam is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹3,200 and takes 7h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Rameswaram to Pāpanāsam is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Rameswaram to Pāpanāsam. However, there are services departing from Rameshwaram and arriving at Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Rameswaram to Pāpanāsam. However, there are services departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Ambasamudram via Tirunelveli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
The distance between Rameswaram and Pāpanāsam is 361 km. The road distance is 257.3 km.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Pāpanāsam without a car is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Rameswaram to Pāpanāsam, including transfers.
Rameswaram to Pāpanāsam bus services, operated by VKV Travels, depart from Rameshwaram station.
Rameswaram to Pāpanāsam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rameswaram station.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Pāpanāsam is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 19m.
What companies run services between Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India and Pāpanāsam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Rameswaram to Tirunelveli 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹220–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rameshwaram to Pāpanāsam via Sellur, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, and Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu in around 8h 19m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rameswaram to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Rameshwaram to Sellur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,300
- Website
- VKV Travels
- AC Seater
- ₹1,600–2,300
- Website
- MRM Travels
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- MRM Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
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More Questions & Answers
Rameswaram to Pāpanāsam bus services, operated by VKV Travels, arrive at Sellur station.
Rameswaram to Pāpanāsam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tirunelveli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rameswaram to Pāpanāsam is 257 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Rameswaram to Pāpanāsam.
There are 18+ hotels available in Pāpanāsam.