There are 5 ways to get from Rameswaram to Punalūr 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 35m₹1,569–3,499Train
cheapest- Take the train from Rameswaram to Manamadurai Jntrain 22662 / ...
- Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Punalurtrain 16362 / ...
8h 43m₹338–2,635Drive 312 km
- Drive from Rameswaram to Punalūrcar 312 km
5h 3m₹3,486–5,035Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rameswaram to Punalūrtaxi 312 km
5h 3m₹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 30m
Rameswaram to Punalūr by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rameswaram to Punalūr is to train which costs ₹330 - ₹2,700 and takes 8h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Rameswaram to Punalūr is to drive which takes 5h 3m and costs ₹3,400 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Rameswaram to Punalūr. However, there are services departing from Rameshwaram and arriving at Punalur via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Rameswaram to Punalūr. However, there are services departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Punalur via Manamadurai Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
The distance between Rameswaram and Punalūr is 391 km. The road distance is 312 km.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Punalūr without a car is to bus which takes 8h 35m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Rameswaram to Punalūr, including transfers.
Rameswaram to Punalūr bus services, operated by VKV Travels, depart from Rameshwaram station.
Rameswaram to Punalūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rameswaram station.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Punalūr is to bus which takes 8h 35m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹330 - ₹2,700 and takes 8h 43m.
What companies run services between Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India and Punalūr, India?
You can take a bus from Rameshwaram to Punalur via Mattuthavani and Madurai in around 8h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rameswaram to Punalur via Manamadurai Jn in around 8h 43m.
- 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 Punalur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- 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
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Rameswaram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
Bus from Madurai to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Rameswaram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Madurai to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- 9001274136
- [email protected]
- Website
- Choudhary travels and cargo
Bus from Rameswaram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Choudhary travels and cargo
- Website
- Excellent Holidays
Bus from Rameswaram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Excellent Holidays
- Website
- SP Transport
Bus from Rameswaram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- SP 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
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Rameswaram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Rameswaram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Madurai to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Rameswaram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Madurai to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Website
- Sana Travels
Bus from Rameswaram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Sana Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
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Booking & Getting There
Rameswaram to Punalūr bus services, operated by VKV Travels, arrive at Mattuthavani station.
Rameswaram to Punalūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Manamadurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rameswaram to Punalūr is 312 km. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Rameswaram to Punalūr.
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