There are 6 ways to get from Rameswaram to Puducherry by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Rameswaram to Vridhachalam Jntrain 22662
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Villupuram Jntrain 12654 / ...
9h 34m₹490–3,842Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Rameswaram to Thanjavurtrain 16752 / ...
- Take the bus from Thanjavur to Puducherrybus 531Mud
12h 19m₹403–2,288Bus
- Take the bus from Rameshwaram to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Pondicherrybus
9h 40m₹1,122–4,499Drive 384 km
- Drive from Rameswaram to Puducherrycar 384 km
6h 17m₹4,163–6,013Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rameswaram to Puducherrytaxi 384 km
6h 17m₹5,000–6,500Train via Mayiladuthurai
- Take the train from Rameswaram to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 16752 / ...
- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Pondicherrytrain 16862
12h 58m₹409–3,183
Rameswaram to Puducherry by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rameswaram to Puducherry is to train and bus which costs ₹400 - ₹2,300 and takes 12h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Rameswaram to Puducherry is to drive which takes 6h 17m and costs ₹4,100 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Rameswaram to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Rameshwaram and arriving at Pondicherry via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Rameswaram to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Pondicherry via Vridhachalam Jn and Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.
The distance between Rameswaram and Puducherry is 481 km. The road distance is 384 km.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Puducherry without a car is to train which takes 9h 34m and costs ₹490 - ₹3,900.
It takes approximately 9h 34m to get from Rameswaram to Puducherry, including transfers.
Rameswaram to Puducherry bus services, operated by VKV Travels, depart from Rameshwaram station.
Rameswaram to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rameswaram station.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Puducherry is to train which takes 9h 34m and costs ₹490 - ₹3,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹4,500 and takes 9h 40m.
What companies run services between Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India and Puducherry, India?
You can take a train from Rameswaram to Pondicherry via Vridhachalam Jn and Villupuram Jn in around 9h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rameshwaram to Pondicherry via Mattuthavani and Madurai in around 9h 40m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rameswaram to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- 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 Vridhachalam Jn to Villupuram 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 Rameswaram to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- 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
Train from Rameswaram to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
Train from Mayiladuturai J to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- 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
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- vkvtravels99@gmail.com
- Website
- vkvtravels.in
Bus from Rameshwaram to Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- 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 Rameshwaram to Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹320–850
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,200
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Thanjavur to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–600
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
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More Questions & Answers
Rameswaram to Puducherry bus services, operated by VKV Travels, arrive at Mattuthavani station.
Rameswaram to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rameswaram to Puducherry is 384 km. It takes approximately 6h 17m to drive from Rameswaram to Puducherry.
There are 1111+ hotels available in Puducherry.