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 19m₹1,020–3,692Bus via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the bus from Rameswaram to Tiruchirappallibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli to Tirukkoyilurbus Tiruchirapalli - Tirukkoyilur
10h 2mDrive 361.2 km
- Drive from Rameswaram to Sankarapuramcar 361.2 km
5h 48m₹3,503–5,060Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rameswaram to Sankarapuramtaxi 361.2 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 20m₹1,381–3,160
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rameswaram to Sankarapuram is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,700 and takes 8h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Rameswaram to Sankarapuram is to drive which takes 5h 48m and costs ₹3,500 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Rameswaram to Sankarapuram. However, there are services departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Tirukkoyilur via Tiruchirapalli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.
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 19m.
The distance between Rameswaram and Sankarapuram is 460 km. The road distance is 361.2 km.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Sankarapuram without a car is to train which takes 8h 19m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,700.
It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Rameswaram to Sankarapuram, including transfers.
Rameswaram to Sankarapuram bus services, operated by Sangam Travels, depart from Rameswaram 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 19m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,700. Alternatively, you can bus via Tiruchirappalli, which costs and takes 10h 2m.
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 5h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rameswaram to Sankarapuram via Tiruchirappalli, Tiruchirapalli, and Tirukkoyilur in around 10h 2m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rameswaram to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- Website
- Sangam Travels
Bus from Rameswaram to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Sangam Travels
- Phone
- +91 7094688666
- [email protected]
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
Bus from Rameswaram to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
- Website
- Ayya Travels
Bus from Rameswaram to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Ayya Travels
- Phone
- +91 99405 65430
- [email protected]
- Website
- MRM Travels
Bus from Rameswaram to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- MRM Travels
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Rameswaram to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Website
- Suriya Busline
Bus from Rameswaram to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Suriya Busline
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Tiruchirapalli to Tirukkoyilur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand to FlixBus Viluppuram - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,200
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Viluppuram - Bypass to FlixBus Kallakurichi - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–360
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
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Booking & Getting There
Rameswaram to Sankarapuram bus services, operated by Sangam Travels, arrive at Tiruchirappalli 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.
There are two+ hotels available in Sankarapuram.