There are 5 ways to get from Rameswaram to Vazhapadi by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Rameswaram to Salem Jntrain 16733 / ...
8h 29m₹358–2,829Bus
- Take the bus from Rameshwaram to Sellurbus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
8h 44mDrive 335.2 km
- Drive from Rameswaram to Vazhapadicar 335.2 km
5h 21m₹3,826–5,526Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rameswaram to Vazhapaditaxi 335.2 km
5h 21m₹6,500–8,500Train via Virudhachalam
- Take the train from Rameswaram to Vridhachalam Jntrain 22662
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Valappadi G Hlttrain 16530 / ...
9h 3m₹390–3,092
Rameswaram to Vazhapadi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rameswaram to Vazhapadi is to train which costs ₹350 - ₹2,900 and takes 8h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Rameswaram to Vazhapadi is to drive which takes 5h 21m and costs ₹3,800 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Rameswaram to Vazhapadi. However, there are services departing from Rameshwaram and arriving at Salem, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Rameswaram to Vazhapadi. However, there are services departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Valappadi G Hlt via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
The distance between Rameswaram and Vazhapadi is 417 km. The road distance is 335.2 km.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Vazhapadi without a car is to train which takes 8h 29m and costs ₹350 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from Rameswaram to Vazhapadi, including transfers.
Rameswaram to Vazhapadi bus services, operated by VKV Travels, depart from Rameshwaram station.
Rameswaram to Vazhapadi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rameswaram station.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Vazhapadi is to train which takes 8h 29m and costs ₹350 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 44m.
What companies run services between Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India and Vazhapadi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Rameswaram to Salem Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rameshwaram to Vazhapadi via Sellur, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, and Salem, Tamil Nadu in around 8h 44m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rameswaram to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
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
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Valappadi G Hlt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,500
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Booking & Getting There
Rameswaram to Vazhapadi bus services, operated by VKV Travels, arrive at Sellur station.
Rameswaram to Vazhapadi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rameswaram to Vazhapadi is 335 km. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Rameswaram to Vazhapadi.
There are three+ hotels available in Vazhapadi.