There are 6 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Rameswaram by train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train via Madurai
best- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Madurai Jntrain 12694 / ...
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain 16779 / ...
6h 14m₹325–2,559Bus 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 28mDrive 175.5 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Rameswaramcar 175.5 km
2h 50m₹1,969–2,844Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Rameswaramtaxi 175.5 km
2h 50m₹4,000–4,900Train
- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Tirunelvelitrain 16791
- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Rameswaramtrain 22622
7h 35m₹348–2,682Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gate to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5113 / ...
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5111
7h 35m₹620–1,570
Thoothukudi to Rameswaram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Rameswaram is to train via Madurai which costs ₹320 - ₹2,600 and takes 6h 14m.
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, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Rameshwaram via Sellur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Tuti Melur and arriving at Rameswaram via Madurai Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Rameswaram is 320 km. The road distance is 175.5 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Rameswaram without a car is to train via Madurai which takes 6h 14m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Thoothukudi to Rameswaram, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Rameswaram bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, depart from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuti Melur station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Rameswaram is to train via Madurai which takes 6h 14m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus via Madurai, which costs and takes 7h 28m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a train from Tuti Melur to Rameswaram via Madurai Jn in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Rameshwaram via Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Sellur in around 7h 28m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuti Melur to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Tuti Melur to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Tirunelveli to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +91 99924 52851
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Kumaran Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Sri Kumaran Travels
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Sellur to Rameshwaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,300
- Website
- VKV Travels
- AC Seater
- ₹1,600–2,300
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gate to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹300–750
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–850
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–4,900
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More Questions & Answers
Thoothukudi to Rameswaram bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai 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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