There are 5 ways to get from Rameswaram to Chettinad by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Rameswaram to Karaikudibus
2h 57m₹578–895Train via Kottaiyur
cheapest- Take the train from Rameswaram to Kottaiyurtrain 16850
3h 37m₹473–1,691Train
- Take the train from Rameswaram to Karaikkudi Jntrain 22662 / ...
3h 17m₹591–1,804Drive 147 km
- Drive from Rameswaram to Chettinadcar 147 km
2h 31m₹1,573–2,272Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rameswaram to Chettinadtaxi 147 km
2h 31m₹2,900–3,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rameswaram to Chettinad is to bus which costs ₹550 - ₹900 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Rameswaram to Chettinad is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
The distance between Rameswaram and Chettinad is 155 km. The road distance is 147 km.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Chettinad without a car is to bus which takes 2h 57m and costs ₹550 - ₹900.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Rameswaram to Chettinad, including transfers.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Chettinad is to bus which takes 2h 57m and costs ₹550 - ₹900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹550 - ₹1,800 and takes 3h 17m.
Yes, the driving distance between Rameswaram to Chettinad is 147 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Rameswaram to Chettinad.
There are 39+ hotels available in Chettinad.
What companies run services between Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India and Chettinad, India?
SETC operates a bus from Rameswaram to Karaikudi once daily. Tickets cost ₹160–400 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Rameswaram to Karaikkudi Jn 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹170–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 58m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rameswaram to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Rameswaram to Kottaiyur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Rameswaram to Karaikudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–400
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–3,500
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