There are 5 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Rameswaram by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Tuticorin to Virudunagar Jntrain 12694 / ...
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Rameswaramtrain 22622
6h 48m₹329–2,542Bus
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi to Maduraibus Thoothukudi - Madurai
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5111
7h 10m₹740–2,215Drive 175.5 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Rameswaramcar 175.5 km
2h 50m₹1,970–2,845Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Rameswaramtaxi 175.5 km
2h 50m₹4,000–4,900Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Sellur to Rameshwarambus
7h 38m
Thoothukudi to Rameswaram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Rameswaram is to train which costs ₹320 - ₹2,600 and takes 6h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Rameswaram is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Thoothukudi and arriving at FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Rameswaram via Virudunagar Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Rameswaram is 321 km. The road distance is 175.5 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Rameswaram without a car is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Thoothukudi to Rameswaram, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Rameswaram bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Thoothukudi station.
Thoothukudi to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuticorin station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Rameswaram is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹700 - ₹2,300 and takes 7h 10m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a train from Tuticorin to Rameswaram via Virudunagar Jn in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thoothukudi to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand via Madurai and FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand in around 7h 10m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuticorin to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice 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
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- 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
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–850
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- vkvtravels.in
Bus from Sellur to Rameshwaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,300
- Website
- https://www.vkvtravels.in/
- AC Seater
- ₹1,600–2,300
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–4,900
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More Questions & Answers
Thoothukudi to Rameswaram bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Madurai station.
Thoothukudi to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Virudunagar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Rameswaram is 175 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Thoothukudi to Rameswaram.
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