There are 5 ways to get from Puducherry to Rameswaram by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train via Virudhachalam
best- Take the train from Pondicherry to Vridhachalam Jn16857 / ...
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Rameswaram22661
9h 33m₹391–2,977Bus
- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Madurai
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Rameshwaram
10h 7m₹1,154–4,466Drive 382.8 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Rameswaram382.8 km
6h 19m₹4,039–5,834Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Rameswaram382.8 km
6h 19m₹5,000–6,500Train
- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Rameswaram16779 / ...
11h 33m₹666–2,744
Puducherry to Rameswaram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Rameswaram is to train via Virudhachalam which costs ₹390 - ₹3,000 and takes 9h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Rameswaram is to drive which takes 6h 19m and costs ₹4,000 - ₹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 Vridhachalam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.
The distance between Puducherry and Rameswaram is 481 km. The road distance is 382.8 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Rameswaram without a car is to train via Virudhachalam which takes 9h 33m and costs ₹390 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 9h 33m 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 Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Rameswaram is to train via Virudhachalam which takes 9h 33m and costs ₹390 - ₹3,000. 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 Vridhachalam Jn in around 9h 33m. 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 Pondicherry to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
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 Tiruppadirippuliyur to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
- 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
- ₹1,600–2,300
- 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
- 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 83+ hotels available in Rameswaram.