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How to get fromRameswaram to Thoothukudiby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Rameswaram to Thoothukudi by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Rameswaram to Madurai Jntrain train 16344 / ...
    2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tuti Melurtrain train 16236 / ...
    5h 49m
    ₹326–2,566

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rameswaram to Maduraibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Madurai to Thoothukudibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    6h 53m

  3. Drive  175.8 km

    1. Drive from Rameswaram to Thoothukudicar car 175.8 km
    2h 52m
    ₹1,968–2,842

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rameswaram to Thoothukuditaxi taxi 175.8 km
    2h 52m
    ₹4,000–4,900

  5. Bus via Madurai

    1. Take the bus from Rameshwaram to Mattuthavanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madurai to Tuticorinbus bus
    7h 30m
    ₹1,419–4,299

Rameswaram to Thoothukudi by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration5h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket₹326Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 319.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India and Thoothukudi, India?

You can take a train from Rameswaram to Tuti Melur via Madurai Jn in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rameswaram to Thoothukudi via Madurai in around 6h 53m.

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