There are 9 ways to get from Ongole to Rameswaram by bus (Flixbus), train, car, taxi, plane, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ongole to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Ongole - Chennai
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5111
18h 20m₹1,322–4,365Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ongole to Rameswaramtrain 22536
19h 45m₹460–3,500Drive 816.7 km
- Drive from Ongole to Rameswaramcar 816.7 km
12h 33m₹8,770–12,668Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ongole to Rameswaramtaxi 816.7 km
12h 33m₹11,000–14,000Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Take the train from Ongole to Chennai Centraltrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Rameswaramtrain
13h 3m₹5,495–14,705Bus to Hyderabad, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Ongole to LB Nagarbus
- Fly from Hyderabad (HYD) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane HYD - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Rameswaramtrain
14h 38m₹7,171–15,234Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Madurai, train
- Take the train from Ongole to Chennai Centraltrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain
13h 47m₹5,440–18,010Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Take the train from Ongole to Chennai Centraltrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Rameswaramtrain
15h 5m₹7,465–18,675Bus to Hyderabad, fly to Madurai, train
- Take the bus from Ongole to LB Nagarbus
- Fly from Hyderabad (HYD) to Madurai (IXM)plane HYD - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain
15h 22m₹6,816–16,539
Ongole to Rameswaram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ongole to Rameswaram is to train which costs ₹460 - ₹3,500 and takes 19h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Ongole to Rameswaram is to drive which takes 12h 33m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ongole to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Ongole and arriving at FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ongole and arriving at Rameswaram. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 19h 45m.
The distance between Ongole and Rameswaram is 909 km. The road distance is 816.7 km.
The best way to get from Ongole to Rameswaram without a car is to bus which takes 18h 20m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,400.
It takes approximately 18h 20m to get from Ongole to Rameswaram, including transfers.
Ongole to Rameswaram bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Ongole station.
Ongole to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ongole station.
The best way to get from Ongole to Rameswaram is to bus which takes 18h 20m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹460 - ₹3,500 and takes 19h 45m.
What companies run services between Ongole, India and Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a bus from Ongole to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu in around 18h 20m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ongole to Rameswaram once a week. Tickets cost ₹460–3,500 and the journey takes 19h 45m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–8,000
Flights from Hyderabad to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–12,000
Flights from Hyderabad to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–12,000
Flights from Hyderabad to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–12,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–15,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Hyderabad to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–14,000
Flights from Hyderabad to Madurai via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–14,000
Flights from Hyderabad to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–14,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–15,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–18,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ongole to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹460–3,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹460–550
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,700–3,500
Train from Ongole to Chennai Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
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 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
Train from Tirunelveli to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +917303093510
- care@intrcity.com
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Ongole to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹470–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹470–650
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹850–3,000
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- 0866 2570005
- customercare@apsrtconline.in
- Website
- apsrtconline.in
Bus from Ongole to LB Nagar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹500–950
- Website
- https://www.apsrtconline.in/oprs-web/
- Seater
- ₹500–950
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 33m
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–14,000
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More Questions & Answers
Ongole to Rameswaram bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Ongole to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Rameswaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ongole to Rameswaram is 817 km. It takes approximately 12h 33m to drive from Ongole to Rameswaram.
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