There are 8 ways to get from Rameswaram to Poompuhar by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Rameswaram to Chennai Egmore22662 / ...
11h 20m₹539–4,181Bus via Ambattur VKV
- Take the bus from Rameswaram to Ambattur VKV
12h 27m₹1,171–3,001Drive 531.3 km
- Drive from Rameswaram to Poompuhar531.3 km
8h 18m₹5,641–8,148Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rameswaram to Poompuhar531.3 km
8h 18m₹11,000–14,000Train to Trichy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Rameswaram to Tiruchchirapali
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)TRZ - MAA
8h 4m₹4,674–13,231Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand to FlixBus Chennai - KoyambeduFlixBus IN5111
12h 57m₹896–2,980Train to Madurai, fly
- Take the train from Rameswaram to Madurai Jn
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)IXM - MAA
8h 38m₹5,221–14,051Train to Tuticorin Airport, fly
- Take the train from Rameswaram to Tirunelveli
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)TCR - MAA
9h 33m₹6,344–15,748
Rameswaram to Poompuhar by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rameswaram to Poompuhar is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹4,200 and takes 11h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Rameswaram to Poompuhar is to train and fly which takes 8h 4m and costs ₹4,600 - ₹14,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Rameswaram to Poompuhar. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand and arriving at Agrakaram via Thirumangalam EB Office. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Rameswaram to Poompuhar. However, there are services departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Villivakkam via Chennai Egmore and M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.
The distance between Rameswaram and Poompuhar is 613 km. The road distance is 531.3 km.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Poompuhar without a car is to train which takes 11h 20m and costs ₹500 - ₹4,200.
It takes approximately 11h 20m to get from Rameswaram to Poompuhar, including transfers.
Rameswaram to Poompuhar bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand station.
Rameswaram to Poompuhar train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rameswaram station.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Poompuhar is to train which takes 11h 20m and costs ₹500 - ₹4,200. Alternatively, you can bus via Ambattur VKV, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,000 and takes 12h 27m.
What companies run services between Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India and Poompuhar, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Rameswaram to Chennai Egmore 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 10h 50m. Alternatively, VKV Travels operates a bus from Rameswaram to Ambattur VKV once daily. Tickets cost ₹1,000–2,200 and the journey takes 12h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–9,500
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–12,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–12,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–16,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–9,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–11,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rameswaram to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- 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 Rameswaram to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- 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 Rameswaram to Madurai Jn
- 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 Rameswaram to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- 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 Rameswaram to Ambattur VKV
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- 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 Rameswaram - Bus Stand to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹850–3,000
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 18m
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–14,000
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More Questions & Answers
Rameswaram to Poompuhar bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu station.
Rameswaram to Poompuhar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Egmore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rameswaram to Poompuhar is 531 km. It takes approximately 8h 18m to drive from Rameswaram to Poompuhar.
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