There are 4 ways to get from Rameswaram to Sankarankovil by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Rameswaram to Manamadurai Jntrain 22662 / ...
- Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Sankarankoviltrain 16362 / ...
5h 21m₹308–2,435Bus
- Take the bus from Rameshwaram to Sellurbus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu
6h 52mDrive 217.5 km
- Drive from Rameswaram to Sankarankovilcar 217.5 km
3h 30m₹2,446–3,533Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rameswaram to Sankarankoviltaxi 217.5 km
3h 30m₹5,000–6,000
Rameswaram to Sankarankovil by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rameswaram to Sankarankovil is to train which costs ₹300 - ₹2,500 and takes 5h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Rameswaram to Sankarankovil is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Rameswaram to Sankarankovil. However, there are services departing from Rameshwaram and arriving at Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Rameswaram to Sankarankovil. However, there are services departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Sankarankovil via Manamadurai Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
The distance between Rameswaram and Sankarankovil is 266 km. The road distance is 217.5 km.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Sankarankovil without a car is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Rameswaram to Sankarankovil, including transfers.
Rameswaram to Sankarankovil bus services, operated by VKV Travels, depart from Rameshwaram station.
Rameswaram to Sankarankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rameswaram station.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Sankarankovil is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 52m.
What companies run services between Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India and Sankarankovil, India?
You can take a train from Rameswaram to Sankarankovil via Manamadurai Jn in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rameshwaram to Sankarankovil via Sellur, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, and Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu in around 6h 52m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rameswaram to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 Sankarankovil
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- vkvtravels.in
Bus from Rameshwaram to Sellur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,300
- Website
- https://www.vkvtravels.in/
- AC Seater
- ₹1,600–2,300
- Phone
- +919841584444
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,000
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More Questions & Answers
Rameswaram to Sankarankovil bus services, operated by VKV Travels, arrive at Sellur station.
Rameswaram to Sankarankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Manamadurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rameswaram to Sankarankovil is 217 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Rameswaram to Sankarankovil.