There are 7 ways to get from Rameswaram to Poompuhar by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Rameswaram to Chennai Egmoretrain 22662 / ...
10h 47m₹539–4,181Bus via M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal
- Take the bus from Rameswaram to Chennaibus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
12h 9mDrive 531.3 km
- Drive from Rameswaram to Poompuharcar 531.3 km
8h 24m₹5,961–8,610Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rameswaram to Poompuhartaxi 531.3 km
8h 24m₹11,000–14,000Train 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
7h 57m₹5,844–10,546Bus
- Take the bus from Rameswaram to Koyambedubus
12h 44m₹1,079–2,399Train, train to Tuticorin Airport, fly
- Take the train from Rameswaram to Madurai Jntrain
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Maniyachchi Jntrain
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
9h 24m₹8,856–19,461
Rameswaram to Poompuhar by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rameswaram to Poompuhar is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹4,200 and takes 10h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Rameswaram to Poompuhar is to train and fly which takes 7h 57m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Rameswaram to Poompuhar. However, there are services departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Chennai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Rameswaram to Poompuhar. However, there are services departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Villivakkam via Chennai Egmore and M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.
The distance between Rameswaram and Poompuhar is 613 km. The road distance is 531.3 km.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Poompuhar without a car is to train which takes 10h 47m and costs ₹500 - ₹4,200.
It takes approximately 10h 47m to get from Rameswaram to Poompuhar, including transfers.
Rameswaram to Poompuhar bus services, operated by (SBLT) Shri Bhagiyalakshimi Travels, depart from Rameswaram station.
Rameswaram to Poompuhar train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rameswaram station.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Poompuhar is to train which takes 10h 47m and costs ₹500 - ₹4,200. Alternatively, you can bus via M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal, which costs and takes 12h 9m.
What companies run services between Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India and Poompuhar, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Rameswaram to Chennai Egmore twice daily. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 10h 10m. Alternatively, (SBLT) Shri Bhagiyalakshimi Travels operates a bus from Rameswaram to Chennai every 4 hours, and the journey takes 11h 35m. Six other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rameswaram to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–390
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,500
Train from Rameswaram to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- 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 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
Train from Madurai Jn to Maniyachchi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Bus from Rameswaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- (SBLT) Shri Bhagiyalakshimi Travels
- Phone
- +91 7094688666
- [email protected]
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
Bus from Rameswaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
- Website
- Rathimeena Travels C
Bus from Rameswaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Rathimeena Travels C
- Website
- Universal Bus( UTS)
Bus from Rameswaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Universal Bus( UTS)
- Phone
- +91 89399 49730
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri SMS Travels
Bus from Rameswaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Sri SMS Travels
Bus from Rameswaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Ganesh Transports & Travels
- Website
- Suriya Busline
Bus from Rameswaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Suriya Busline
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Rameswaram to Koyambedu
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–2,400
- Website
- VKV Travels
- AC Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹1,000–2,200
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 24m
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–14,000
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Booking & Getting There
Rameswaram to Poompuhar bus services, operated by (SBLT) Shri Bhagiyalakshimi Travels, arrive at Chennai station.
Rameswaram to Poompuhar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Egmore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rameswaram to Poompuhar is 531 km. It takes approximately 8h 24m to drive from Rameswaram to Poompuhar.
There are 1022+ hotels available in Poompuhar.