There are 7 ways to get from Arcot to Rameswaram by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Walajah Road Jn to Jolarpettaitrain 12292 / ...
- Take the train from Jolarpettai to Rameswaramtrain 16734
12h 18m₹826–3,968Bus via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the bus from Vellore to Trichybus
- Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli Airport to Rameshwaram - Heyram travelsbus
13h 54m₹1,269–2,838Drive 487 km
- Drive from Arcot to Rameswaramcar 487 km
7h 38m₹5,452–7,875Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arcot to Rameswaramtaxi 487 km
7h 38m₹11,000–15,000Bus, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bankbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Rameswaramtrain
11h 12m₹5,973–10,252Bus
- Take the bus from Arcot to Chennaibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
- Take the bus from Chennai to Rameswarambus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
14h 40mBus, fly to Madurai, train
- Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bankbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain
10h 54m₹5,468–9,887
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arcot to Rameswaram is to bus via Tiruchirappalli which costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,900 and takes 13h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Arcot to Rameswaram is to drive which takes 7h 38m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹8,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Arcot to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass and arriving at Rameshwaram - Heyram travels via Vellore and Tiruchirappalli Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Arcot to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Walajah Road Jn and arriving at Rameswaram via Jolarpettai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 18m.
The distance between Arcot and Rameswaram is 623 km. The road distance is 487 km.
The best way to get from Arcot to Rameswaram without a car is to train which takes 12h 18m and costs ₹800 - ₹4,000.
It takes approximately 12h 18m to get from Arcot to Rameswaram, including transfers.
Arcot to Rameswaram bus services, operated by Hans Travels, depart from Arcot station.
Arcot to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Walajah Road Jn station.
The best way to get from Arcot to Rameswaram is to train which takes 12h 18m and costs ₹800 - ₹4,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Tiruchirappalli, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,900 and takes 13h 54m.
What companies run services between Arcot, India and Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a vehicle from Arcot to Rameswaram via Walajah Road Jn and Jolarpettai in around 12h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to Rameshwaram - Heyram travels via FlixBus Vellore - Bypass, Vellore, and Tiruchirappalli Airport in around 13h 54m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Walajah Road Jn to Jolarpettai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Jolarpettai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,300
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
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
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Vellore to Trichy
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- +919500200014
- vetritravels14@gmail.com
- Website
- vetritravels.com
Bus from Tiruchirappalli Airport to Rameshwaram - Heyram travels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹950–1,900
- Schedules at
- vetritravels.com
- AC Premium Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,200
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Arcot to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
Bus from Chennai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- preet.singh12@yahoo.com
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Arcot to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- care@zingbus.com
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Arcot to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹350–750
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- helpdesk@tranzking.com
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Arcot to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Chennai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Arcot to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,900
- Schedules at
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
- Phone
- +91 9176674557
- srisugambus@gmail.com
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
Bus from Arcot to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
- Phone
- +91 9088900002
- expresslineparibahan@gmail.com
- Website
- Express Line
Bus from Arcot to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Express Line
- Schedules at
- Express Line
- Phone
- 1800 267 9001
- support@nuego.in
- Website
- NeuGo
Bus from Arcot to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- NeuGo
- Phone
- 9001274136
- narpatchoudhary313@gmail.com
- Website
- Choudhary travels and cargo
Bus from Arcot to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Choudhary travels and cargo
- Website
- LLT Travels
Bus from Arcot to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- LLT Travels
- Website
- Sana Travels
Bus from Arcot to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Sana Travels
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Chennai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Website
- Soumya Tours and Travels
Bus from Chennai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Soumya Tours and Travels
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- customercare@krishbus.com
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Chennai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- +91 94440 05266
- appleanbu66@gmail.com
- Website
- Apple Travels
Bus from Chennai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Apple Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–15,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 88 89 99
- Website
- vellore.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
I Square Taxi
- Phone
- +91 90 43 99 66 99
- Website
- isquaretaxi.in
Maya Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 22 44 55
- Website
- mayacalltaxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Arcot to Rameswaram bus services, operated by Hans Travels, arrive at Chennai station.
Arcot to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Jolarpettai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arcot to Rameswaram is 487 km. It takes approximately 7h 38m to drive from Arcot to Rameswaram.
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