There are 5 ways to get from Rameswaram to Tiruvannāmalai by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Rameshwaram to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Thiruvannamalaibus
8h 32m₹1,549–3,099Train
cheapest- Take the train from Rameswaram to Tiruvannamalaitrain 16780
11h 58m₹330–2,600Train via Virudhachalam
- Take the train from Rameswaram to Vridhachalam Jntrain 22662
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tiruvannamalaitrain 07436
9h 18m₹400–3,092Drive 400.8 km
- Drive from Rameswaram to Tiruvannāmalaicar 400.8 km
6h 19m₹4,514–6,521Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rameswaram to Tiruvannāmalaitaxi 400.8 km
6h 19m₹6,500–8,000
Rameswaram to Tiruvannāmalai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rameswaram to Tiruvannāmalai is to train which costs ₹330 - ₹2,600 and takes 11h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Rameswaram to Tiruvannāmalai is to drive which takes 6h 19m and costs ₹4,500 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Rameswaram to Tiruvannāmalai. However, there are services departing from Rameshwaram and arriving at Thiruvannamalai via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Tiruvannamalai. Services depart three times a week, and operate Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 11h 58m.
The distance between Rameswaram and Tiruvannāmalai is 472 km. The road distance is 400.8 km.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Tiruvannāmalai without a car is to bus which takes 8h 32m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Rameswaram to Tiruvannāmalai, including transfers.
Rameswaram to Tiruvannāmalai bus services, operated by VKV Travels, depart from Rameshwaram station.
Rameswaram to Tiruvannāmalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rameswaram station.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Tiruvannāmalai is to bus which takes 8h 32m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can train via Virudhachalam, which costs ₹400 - ₹3,100 and takes 9h 18m.
What companies run services between Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India and Tiruvannāmalai, India?
You can take a bus from Rameshwaram to Thiruvannamalai via Mattuthavani and Madurai in around 8h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rameswaram to Tiruvannamalai via Vridhachalam Jn in around 9h 18m.
- 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
- 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
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Rameswaram to Tiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹330–400
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Rameshwaram to Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,300
- Website
- VKV Travels
- AC Seater
- ₹1,600–2,300
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Madurai to Thiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,000
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More Questions & Answers
Rameswaram to Tiruvannāmalai bus services, operated by VKV Travels, arrive at Mattuthavani station.
Rameswaram to Tiruvannāmalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rameswaram to Tiruvannāmalai is 401 km. It takes approximately 6h 19m to drive from Rameswaram to Tiruvannāmalai.
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