There are 4 ways to get from Rameswaram to Swāmimalai by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Rameswaram to Thanjavurtrain 16752 / ...
7h 35m₹333–2,638Bus
- Take the bus from Rameshwaram to Sellurbus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
9hDrive 252.9 km
- Drive from Rameswaram to Swāmimalaicar 252.9 km
4h 15m₹2,837–4,098Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rameswaram to Swāmimalaitaxi 252.9 km
4h 15m₹4,000–4,800
Rameswaram to Swāmimalai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rameswaram to Swāmimalai is to train which costs ₹330 - ₹2,700 and takes 7h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Rameswaram to Swāmimalai is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Rameswaram to Swāmimalai. However, there are services departing from Rameshwaram and arriving at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
No, there is no direct train from Rameswaram to Swāmimalai. However, there are services departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Swamimalai via Thanjavur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
The distance between Rameswaram and Swāmimalai is 346 km. The road distance is 252.9 km.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Swāmimalai without a car is to train which takes 7h 35m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Rameswaram to Swāmimalai, including transfers.
Rameswaram to Swāmimalai bus services, operated by VKV Travels, depart from Rameshwaram station.
Rameswaram to Swāmimalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rameswaram station.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Swāmimalai is to train which takes 7h 35m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h.
What companies run services between Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India and Swāmimalai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Rameswaram to Thanjavur twice daily. Tickets cost ₹220–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rameshwaram to Swāmimalai via Sellur, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, and Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu in around 9h.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rameswaram to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Rameshwaram to Sellur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,300
- Website
- VKV Travels
- AC Seater
- ₹1,600–2,300
- Phone
- +91 95673 31234
- [email protected]
- Website
- Violet Holidays
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Violet Holidays
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–4,800
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More Questions & Answers
Rameswaram to Swāmimalai bus services, operated by VKV Travels, arrive at Sellur station.
Rameswaram to Swāmimalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rameswaram to Swāmimalai is 253 km. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Rameswaram to Swāmimalai.
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