There are 8 ways to get from Poompuhar to Rameswaram by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Rameswaram22661 / ...
12h 13m₹530–4,198Bus via Ambattur VKV
- Take the bus from Ambattur VKV to Rameswaram
13h 16m₹1,109–3,039Drive 531.1 km
- Drive from Poompuhar to Rameswaram531.1 km
8h 17m₹5,635–8,139Taxi
- Take the taxi from Poompuhar to Rameswaram531.1 km
8h 17m₹11,000–14,000Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Rameswaram
9h 5m₹4,590–12,423Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus StandFlixBus IN5111
14h 11m₹858–3,025Fly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaram
9h 44m₹5,135–13,228Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Rameswaram
11h 1m₹6,260–14,893
Poompuhar to Rameswaram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poompuhar to Rameswaram is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹4,200 and takes 12h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Poompuhar to Rameswaram is to drive which takes 8h 17m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Poompuhar to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Agrakaram and arriving at FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Poompuhar to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Villivakkam and arriving at Rameswaram via Chennai Park and Chennai Egmore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 13m.
The distance between Poompuhar and Rameswaram is 613 km. The road distance is 531.1 km.
The best way to get from Poompuhar to Rameswaram without a car is to train which takes 12h 13m and costs ₹500 - ₹4,200.
It takes approximately 12h 13m to get from Poompuhar to Rameswaram, including transfers.
Poompuhar to Rameswaram bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu station.
Poompuhar to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Poompuhar to Rameswaram is to train which takes 12h 13m and costs ₹500 - ₹4,200. Alternatively, you can bus via Ambattur VKV, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,100 and takes 13h 16m.
What companies run services between Poompuhar, India and Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Rameswaram 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 10h 25m. Alternatively, VKV Travels operates a bus from Ambattur VKV to Rameswaram once daily. Tickets cost ₹1,000–2,200 and the journey takes 12h 1m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–12,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–12,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–17,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–9,000
- 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
- ₹3,000–12,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–390
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,500
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
- +91-9384047581
- vkvtravels99@gmail.com
- Website
- vkvtravels.in
Bus from Ambattur VKV to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–2,200
- Website
- https://www.vkvtravels.in/
- AC Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹1,000–2,200
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 17m
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–14,000
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 94 99 97 36 69
- Website
- tenride.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
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More Questions & Answers
Poompuhar to Rameswaram bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand station.
Poompuhar to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Rameswaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poompuhar to Rameswaram is 531 km. It takes approximately 8h 17m to drive from Poompuhar to Rameswaram.
There are 86+ hotels available in Rameswaram.