There are 6 ways to get from Puducherry to Rameswaram by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus
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Train via Virudhachalam
best- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Vridhachalam Jntrain 12605 / ...
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Rameswaramtrain 22661
9h 57m₹490–3,826Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pondicherry to Cuddalore Port Jn.train 16861
- Take the train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Rameswaramtrain 16751 / ...
12h 22m₹408–3,155Bus
- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Rameshwarambus
10h 7m₹1,154–4,466Drive 383 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Rameswaramcar 383 km
6h 19m₹4,166–6,017Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Rameswaramtaxi 383 km
6h 19m₹5,000–6,500Bus, train
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Thanjavurbus 531Mud
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Rameswaramtrain 16751 / ...
12h 56m₹409–2,265
Puducherry to Rameswaram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Rameswaram is to bus and train which costs ₹400 - ₹2,300 and takes 12h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Rameswaram is to drive which takes 6h 19m and costs ₹4,100 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Rameshwaram via Mattuthavani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Rameswaram via Villupuram Jn and Vridhachalam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.
The distance between Puducherry and Rameswaram is 481 km. The road distance is 383 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Rameswaram without a car is to train via Virudhachalam which takes 9h 57m and costs ₹490 - ₹3,900.
It takes approximately 9h 57m to get from Puducherry to Rameswaram, including transfers.
Puducherry to Rameswaram bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Pondicherry station.
Puducherry to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Villupuram Jn station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Rameswaram is to train via Virudhachalam which takes 9h 57m and costs ₹490 - ₹3,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹4,500 and takes 10h 7m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a train from Pondicherry to Rameswaram via Villupuram Jn and Vridhachalam Jn in around 9h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pondicherry to Rameshwaram via Madurai and Mattuthavani in around 10h 7m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Villupuram Jn to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
Train from Pondicherry to Cuddalore Port Jn.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- 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 Cuddalore Port Jn. to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Thanjavur to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,200
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- vkvtravels99@gmail.com
- Website
- vkvtravels.in
Bus from Mattuthavani to Rameshwaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,300
- Website
- https://www.vkvtravels.in/
- AC Seater
- ₹1,600–2,300
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- flixbus.in
Bus from Mattuthavani to Rameshwaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹320–850
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Puducherry to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–600
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
Royal Travels Cabs
- Phone
- +91 22 33 55 33 55
- Website
- royaltravelscabs.com
Golden Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 91 94 44 22
- Website
- goldentoursandtravels.com
Devaki Travels
- Phone
- +91 413 225 7199
- Website
- devakitravels.com
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More Questions & Answers
Puducherry to Rameswaram bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Puducherry to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Rameswaram is 383 km. It takes approximately 6h 19m to drive from Puducherry to Rameswaram.
There are 90+ hotels available in Rameswaram.