There are 6 ways to get from Arcot to Rameswaram by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Jalārpet
best- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Jolarpettai12601 / ...
- Take the train from Jolarpettai to Rameswaram16734
12h 20m₹1,233–4,361Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - PerungalathurFlixBus IN4314
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus StandFlixBus IN5111
14h 35m₹1,081–3,360Drive 487 km
- Drive from Arcot to Rameswaram487 km
7h 38m₹5,138–7,422Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arcot to Rameswaram487 km
7h 38m₹11,000–15,000Train, fly
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Arakkonam
- Take the train from Arakkonam to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Rameswaram
11h 40m₹5,443–13,636Train
- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Rameswaram16779
14h 47m₹1,112–3,689
Arcot to Rameswaram by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arcot to Rameswaram is to train which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,700 and takes 14h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Arcot to Rameswaram is to drive which takes 7h 38m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹7,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Arcot to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass and arriving at FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand via FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 35m.
The distance between Arcot and Rameswaram is 616 km. The road distance is 487 km.
The best way to get from Arcot to Rameswaram without a car is to train via Jalārpet which takes 12h 20m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹4,400.
It takes approximately 12h 20m to get from Arcot to Rameswaram, including transfers.
Arcot to Rameswaram bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass station.
The best way to get from Arcot to Rameswaram is to train via Jalārpet which takes 12h 20m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹4,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,400 and takes 14h 35m.
Arcot to Rameswaram bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arcot to Rameswaram is 487 km. It takes approximately 7h 38m to drive from Arcot to Rameswaram.
What companies run services between Arcot, India and Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a vehicle from Arcot to Rameswaram via Katpadi Jn and Jolarpettai in around 12h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand via FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur in around 14h 35m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–9,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,000–11,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Katpadi Jn to Jolarpettai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Jolarpettai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 Katpadi Jn to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Arakkonam to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Vellore Cant to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹360–440
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,800
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–460
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹850–2,900
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–15,000
I Square Taxi
- Phone
- +91 90 43 99 66 99
- Website
- isquaretaxi.business.site
Five Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 86 75 44 44 52
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 88 89 99
- Website
- vellore.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
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