There are 5 ways to get from Rameswaram to Thoothukudi by train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Rameswaram to Virudunagar Jntrain 22621
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Tuti Melurtrain 12693
6h 5m₹322–2,586Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Rameshwaram to Sellurbus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
6h 19mDrive 175.8 km
- Drive from Rameswaram to Thoothukudicar 175.8 km
2h 52m₹1,977–2,856Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rameswaram to Thoothukuditaxi 175.8 km
2h 52m₹4,000–4,900Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5111
- Take the bus from Madurai to Thoothukudibus Madurai - Thoothukudi
7h 15m₹743–2,210
Rameswaram to Thoothukudi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rameswaram to Thoothukudi is to train which costs ₹320 - ₹2,600 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Rameswaram to Thoothukudi is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Rameswaram to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Rameshwaram and arriving at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Rameswaram to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Tuti Melur via Virudunagar Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
The distance between Rameswaram and Thoothukudi is 320 km. The road distance is 175.8 km.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Thoothukudi without a car is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Rameswaram to Thoothukudi, including transfers.
Rameswaram to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand station.
Rameswaram to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rameswaram station.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Thoothukudi is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus via Madurai, which costs and takes 6h 19m.
What companies run services between Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India and Thoothukudi, India?
You can take a train from Rameswaram to Tuti Melur via Virudunagar Jn in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rameshwaram to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu via Sellur and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 6h 19m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rameswaram to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
- 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 Madurai - MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–850
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Madurai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–4,900
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More Questions & Answers
Rameswaram to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand station.
Rameswaram to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Virudunagar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rameswaram to Thoothukudi is 176 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Rameswaram to Thoothukudi.
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