There are 5 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Rameswaram by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Madurai
best- Take the bus from Thoothukudi to Maduraibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
- Take the bus from Madurai to Rameswarambus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
6h 11mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Madurai Jntrain 12694 / ...
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain 16779 / ...
6h 14m₹325–2,559Drive 175.5 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Rameswaramcar 175.5 km
2h 50m₹1,702–2,459Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Rameswaramtaxi 175.5 km
2h 50m₹4,000–4,900Bus
- Take the bus from Tiruchendur to Rameswarambus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
7h 6m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Rameswaram is to train 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 ₹1,700 - ₹2,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Thoothukudi and arriving at Rameswaram via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
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 312 km. The road distance is 175.5 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Rameswaram without a car is to bus via Madurai which takes 6h 11m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Thoothukudi to Rameswaram, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Rameswaram bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, depart from Thoothukudi 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 bus via Madurai which takes 6h 11m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹320 - ₹2,600 and takes 6h 14m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a bus from Thoothukudi to Rameswaram via Madurai in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tuti Melur to Rameswaram via Madurai Jn in around 6h 14m.
- 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
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Sri Raja Selvam Tours And Travels
- Website
- Sri Chengalamman Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Sri Chengalamman Travels
- Phone
- +91 75488 49444
- [email protected]
- Website
- KNT Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- KNT Travels
- Website
- Covai Aanjaneya Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Covai Aanjaneya Travels
- Website
- Puthiyavan Transports
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Puthiyavan Transports
- Website
- Senthur velan Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Senthur velan Travels
- Website
- Thiru Kumaran Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Thiru Kumaran Travels
- Website
- YBM Travels(BLM)
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- YBM Travels(BLM)
- Phone
- 84899 10650
- [email protected]
- Website
- Essaar Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Essaar Travels
- Phone
- +91 89399 49730
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri SMS Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Sri SMS Travels
- Website
- Dheena Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Dheena Travels
- Website
- SPS Travels India
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- SPS Travels India
Bus from Madurai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- SPS Travels India
- Website
- Sri Senthur Murugan Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Senthur Murugan Travels
- Phone
- +91 9843572972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Jai Vishnu Travels
Bus from Madurai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Jai Vishnu Travels
- Website
- Sharma Transports
Bus from Madurai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Sharma Transports
- Phone
- +91 89250 36450
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arthi Travels
Bus from Madurai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Arthi Travels
- Website
- Excellent Holidays
Bus from Madurai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Excellent Holidays
- Website
- Shama Transport
Bus from Madurai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Shama Transport
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Madurai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Website
- NTM madurai
Bus from Madurai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- NTM madurai
- Website
- Alagan Travels
Bus from Tiruchendur to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Alagan Travels
- Website
- Rmr Travels
Bus from Tiruchendur to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Rmr Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–4,900
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Booking & Getting There
Thoothukudi to Rameswaram bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, arrive at Madurai 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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