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How to get fromRameswaram to Puducherryby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Rameswaram to Puducherry by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Rameswaram to Vridhachalam Jntrain train 22662
    2. Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Villupuram Jntrain train 12606 / ...
    8h 58m
    ₹490–3,842

  2. Train via Mayiladuthurai

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Rameswaram to Mayiladuturai Jtrain train 16752 / ...
    2. Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Pondicherrytrain train 16862
    12h 48m
    ₹409–3,183

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rameswaram to Tiruchirappallibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statuebus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    9h 57m

  4. Drive  384 km

    1. Drive from Rameswaram to Puducherrycar car 384 km
    6h 17m
    ₹4,309–6,223

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rameswaram to Puducherrytaxi taxi 384 km
    6h 17m
    ₹5,000–6,500

  6. Bus via Tiruchirappalli

    1. Take the bus from Rameshwaram - Heyram travels to No.1 Toll Gatebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli Number Tolgate to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statuebus bus redbusIndia_NON AC Seater / Sleeper 2+1
    10h 16m

Rameswaram to Puducherry by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration8h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket₹490Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 480.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 58m

What companies run services between Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India and Puducherry, India?

You can take a train from Rameswaram to Pondicherry via Vridhachalam Jn and Villupuram Jn in around 8h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rameswaram to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue via Tiruchirappalli in around 9h 57m.

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