There are 8 ways to get from Kalavai 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 via Jalārpet
best- Take the train from Walajah Road Jn to Jolarpettaitrain 12292 / ...
- Take the train from Jolarpettai to Rameswaramtrain 16734
12h 36m₹1,379–4,621Train
cheapest- Take the train from Arni Road to Rameswaramtrain 16779
14h 12m₹1,350–3,882Bus via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the bus from Vellore to Trichybus
- Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli Airport to Rameshwaram - Heyram travelsbus
14h 14m₹2,105–3,839Drive 480 km
- Drive from Kalavai to Rameswaramcar 480 km
7h 35m₹5,374–7,763Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kalavai to Rameswaramtaxi 480 km
7h 35m₹6,500–8,500Train, fly to Trichy International Airport
- Take the train from Walajah Road Jn to Peramburtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Rameswaramtrain
10h 55m₹7,419–12,816Bus
- Take the bus from Arcot to Chennaibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Chennai to Rameswarambus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
14h 59mTrain, fly to Madurai
- Take the train from Walajah Road Jn to Peramburtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain
10h 43m₹6,414–12,451
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kalavai to Rameswaram is to train which costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,900 and takes 14h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Kalavai to Rameswaram is to drive which takes 7h 35m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹8,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalavai 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 14h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalavai to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Walajah Road Jn and arriving at Rameswaram via Jolarpettai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 36m.
The distance between Kalavai and Rameswaram is 643 km. The road distance is 480 km.
The best way to get from Kalavai to Rameswaram without a car is to train via Jalārpet which takes 12h 36m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,700.
It takes approximately 12h 36m to get from Kalavai to Rameswaram, including transfers.
Kalavai to Rameswaram bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Arcot station.
Kalavai to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Walajah Road Jn station.
The best way to get from Kalavai to Rameswaram is to train via Jalārpet which takes 12h 36m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,700. Alternatively, you can bus via Tiruchirappalli, which costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,900 and takes 14h 14m.
What companies run services between Kalavai, India and Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kalavai to Rameswaram via Walajah Road Jn and Jolarpettai in around 12h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kalavai to Rameshwaram - Heyram travels via FlixBus Arcot - Bypass, FlixBus Vellore - Bypass, Vellore, and Tiruchirappalli Airport in around 14h 14m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
- 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 Walajah Road Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
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 Arni Road to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹350–2,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹350–420
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
Train from Walajah Road Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
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
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Arcot to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- 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 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
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,500
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Booking & Getting There
Kalavai to Rameswaram bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Chennai station.
Kalavai to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Jolarpettai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalavai to Rameswaram is 480 km. It takes approximately 7h 35m to drive from Kalavai to Rameswaram.
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