There are 4 ways to get from Madurai to Rameswaram by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Sellur to Rameshwarambus
3h 40m₹1,300–2,300Train
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain 06653 / ...
3h 40m₹160–1,300Drive 169.1 km
- Drive from Madurai to Rameswaramcar 169.1 km
2h 56m₹1,810–2,614Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Rameswaramtaxi 169.1 km
2h 56m₹2,300–2,800
Madurai to Rameswaram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Rameswaram is to train which costs ₹160 - ₹1,300 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Rameswaram is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sellur and arriving at Rameshwaram. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Rameswaram. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Madurai and Rameswaram is 175 km. The road distance is 169.1 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Rameswaram without a car is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,300.
The bus from Sellur to Rameshwaram takes 3h 40m including transfers and departs once daily.
Madurai to Rameswaram bus services, operated by VKV Travels, depart from Sellur station.
Madurai to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Rameswaram is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹160 - ₹1,300 and takes 3h 40m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India?
VKV Travels operates a bus from Sellur to Rameshwaram once daily. Tickets cost ₹1,300–2,300 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaram 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- vkvtravels99@gmail.com
- Website
- vkvtravels.in
Bus from Sellur to Rameshwaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,300
- Website
- https://www.vkvtravels.in/
- AC Seater
- ₹1,600–2,300
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,300–2,800
Maniraja Travels
- Phone
- +91 73 05 51 24 53
- Website
- maduraimanirajatravels.in
Madurai Friends Track Call Taxi
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 45 22 88 89 99
- Website
- madurai.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
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More Questions & Answers
Madurai to Rameswaram bus services, operated by VKV Travels, arrive at Rameshwaram station.
Madurai to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Rameswaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Rameswaram is 169 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Madurai to Rameswaram.
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