The average train between Ponmalai and Rameswaram takes 7h 17m and the fastest train takes 5h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Ponmalai to Rameswaram. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Ponmalai and Rameswaram. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ponmalai is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Rameswaram at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ponmalai to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Ponmalai station and arriving at Rameswaram station via Rameswaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
Ponmalai to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tiruchchirapali station.
Ponmalai to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Rameswaram station.
The distance between Ponmalai and Rameswaram is 178.9 km. The road distance is 270 km.
Indian Railways operates a train from Tiruchchirapali to Rameswaram 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 4h 45m.