There are 5 ways to get from Rameswaram to Thenmala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Manamadurai
best- Take the train from Rameswaram to Manamadurai Jntrain 22662 / ...
- Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Tenmalaitrain 16362 / ...
7h 26m₹338–2,635Bus
- Take the bus from Rameswaram to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Rajapalayambus
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam to Thenmalabus
10h 55mDrive 290.8 km
- Drive from Rameswaram to Thenmalacar 290.8 km
4h 43m₹3,260–4,709Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rameswaram to Thenmalataxi 290.8 km
4h 43m₹5,000–6,500Train
- Take the train from Rameswaram to Tirunelvelitrain 22621
- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Tenmalaitrain 16791
9h 11m₹364–2,898
Rameswaram to Thenmala by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rameswaram to Thenmala is to train via Manamadurai which costs ₹330 - ₹2,700 and takes 7h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Rameswaram to Thenmala is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Rameswaram to Thenmala. However, there are services departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Thenmala via Madurai and Rajapalayam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Rameswaram to Thenmala. However, there are services departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Tenmalai via Manamadurai Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
The distance between Rameswaram and Thenmala is 338 km. The road distance is 290.8 km.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Thenmala without a car is to train via Manamadurai which takes 7h 26m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Rameswaram to Thenmala, including transfers.
Rameswaram to Thenmala bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Rameswaram station.
Rameswaram to Thenmala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rameswaram station.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Thenmala is to train via Manamadurai which takes 7h 26m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 55m.
What companies run services between Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India and Thenmala, India?
You can take a train from Rameswaram to Tenmalai via Manamadurai Jn in around 7h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rameswaram to Thenmala via Madurai and Rajapalayam in around 10h 55m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rameswaram to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Manamadurai Jn to Tenmalai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Rameswaram to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Tirunelveli to Tenmalai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Rameswaram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Madurai to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- preet.singh12@yahoo.com
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Rameswaram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Madurai to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Rameswaram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Madurai to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Rajapalayam to Thenmala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–210
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
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Booking & Getting There
Rameswaram to Thenmala bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Rameswaram to Thenmala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Manamadurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rameswaram to Thenmala is 291 km. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Rameswaram to Thenmala.
There are 22+ hotels available in Thenmala.








