The average train between Ponneri and Rameswaram takes 13h 8m and the fastest train takes 11h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Ponneri 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 twice daily between Ponneri and Rameswaram. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ponneri is at 6:58 PM which arrives into Rameswaram at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal and take an average of 13h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ponneri to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Ponneri station and arriving at Rameswaram station via Rameswaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 8m.
Ponneri to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
Ponneri to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Rameswaram station.
The distance between Ponneri and Rameswaram is 460.5 km. The road distance is 638 km.
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Rameswaram twice daily. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 10h 5m.