There are 5 ways to get from Rameswaram to Sankarapuram by train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Rameswaram to Vridhachalam Jntrain 22662
8h 39m₹1,020–3,692Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Rameshwaram to Sellurbus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu
10h 3mDrive 361.1 km
- Drive from Rameswaram to Sankarapuramcar 361.1 km
5h 48m₹4,061–5,866Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rameswaram to Sankarapuramtaxi 361.1 km
5h 48m₹6,000–7,500Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand to FlixBus Viluppuram - Bypassbus FlixBus IN5111
- Take the bus from FlixBus Viluppuram - Bypass to FlixBus Kallakurichi - Bypassbus FlixBus IN5143
11h 5m₹1,381–3,160
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rameswaram to Sankarapuram is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,700 and takes 8h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Rameswaram to Sankarapuram is to drive which takes 5h 48m and costs ₹4,000 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Rameswaram to Sankarapuram. However, there are services departing from Rameshwaram and arriving at Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Rameswaram to Sankarapuram. However, there are services departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Pukkirivari via Vridhachalam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
The distance between Rameswaram and Sankarapuram is 460 km. The road distance is 361.1 km.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Sankarapuram without a car is to train which takes 8h 39m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,700.
It takes approximately 8h 39m to get from Rameswaram to Sankarapuram, including transfers.
Rameswaram to Sankarapuram bus services, operated by VKV Travels, depart from Rameshwaram station.
Rameswaram to Sankarapuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rameswaram station.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Sankarapuram is to train which takes 8h 39m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,700. Alternatively, you can bus via Madurai, which costs and takes 10h 3m.
What companies run services between Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India and Sankarapuram, Tamil Nādu, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Rameswaram to Vridhachalam Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹250–1,900 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rameshwaram to Sankarapuram via Sellur, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, and Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu in around 10h 3m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rameswaram to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- 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
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand to FlixBus Viluppuram - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,200
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Viluppuram - Bypass to FlixBus Kallakurichi - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–360
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
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More Questions & Answers
Rameswaram to Sankarapuram bus services, operated by VKV Travels, arrive at Sellur station.
Rameswaram to Sankarapuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rameswaram to Sankarapuram is 361 km. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Rameswaram to Sankarapuram.
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