There are 5 ways to get from Rameswaram to Vellankanni by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Rameswaram to Karaikkudi Jntrain 22662 / ...
- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Vellankannitrain 16361
8h 48m₹341–2,704Bus
- Take the bus from Rameshwaram to Sellurbus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
10h 4mDrive 250 km
- Drive from Rameswaram to Vellankannicar 250 km
4h 1m₹2,804–4,050Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rameswaram to Vellankannitaxi 250 km
4h 1m₹3,900–4,700Train, bus
- Take the train from Rameswaram to Thanjavurtrain 16752 / ...
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
10h 12m
Rameswaram to Vellankanni by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rameswaram to Vellankanni is to train which costs ₹340 - ₹2,700 and takes 8h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Rameswaram to Vellankanni is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Rameswaram to Vellankanni. However, there are services departing from Rameshwaram and arriving at Velankanni, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Rameswaram to Vellankanni. However, there are services departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Vellankanni via Karaikkudi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.
The distance between Rameswaram and Vellankanni is 357 km. The road distance is 250 km.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Vellankanni without a car is to train which takes 8h 48m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Rameswaram to Vellankanni, including transfers.
Rameswaram to Vellankanni bus services, operated by VKV Travels, depart from Rameshwaram station.
Rameswaram to Vellankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rameswaram station.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Vellankanni is to train which takes 8h 48m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 4m.
What companies run services between Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India and Vellankanni, India?
You can take a train from Rameswaram to Vellankanni via Karaikkudi Jn in around 8h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rameshwaram to Vellankanni via Sellur, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, and Velankanni, Tamil Nadu in around 10h 4m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rameswaram to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Vellankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Rameswaram to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–4,700
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More Questions & Answers
Rameswaram to Vellankanni bus services, operated by VKV Travels, arrive at Sellur station.
Rameswaram to Vellankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikkudi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rameswaram to Vellankanni is 250 km. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Rameswaram to Vellankanni.
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