There are 6 ways to get from Rameswaram to Varanasi by train, plane, 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.
Train to Trichy International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Rameswaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane TRZ - VNS
13h 25m₹10,724–16,201Train
cheapest- Take the train from Rameswaram to Banarastrain 22535
2d 1h₹1,100–8,500Drive 2,249.2 km
- Drive from Rameswaram to Varanasicar 2,249.2 km
34h 47m₹25,044–36,175Train to Chennai International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Rameswaram to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane MAA - VNS
15h 24m₹8,440–17,312Train, train to Tuticorin Airport, fly
- Take the train from Rameswaram to Virudunagar Jntrain
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Maniyachchi Jntrain
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane TCR - VNS
16h 28m₹12,232–28,636Taxi to Madurai, fly
- Take the taxi from Rameswaram to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane IXM - VNS
10h 17m₹15,412–27,877
Rameswaram to Varanasi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rameswaram to Varanasi is to train which costs ₹1,100 - ₹8,500 and takes 2 days 1h.
The fastest way to get from Rameswaram to Varanasi is to taxi and fly which takes 10h 17m and costs ₹15,000 - ₹28,000.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Banaras. Services depart once a week, and operate Wednesday. The journey takes approximately 2 days 1h.
The distance between Rameswaram and Varanasi is 1993 km. The road distance is 2249.2 km.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Varanasi without a car is to train which takes 2 days 1h and costs ₹1,100 - ₹8,500.
It takes approximately 13h 25m to get from Rameswaram to Varanasi, including transfers.
Rameswaram to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rameswaram station.
Rameswaram to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Banaras station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rameswaram to Varanasi is 2249 km. It takes approximately 34h 47m to drive from Rameswaram to Varanasi.
There are 1816+ hotels available in Varanasi.
What companies run services between Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India and Varanasi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Rameswaram to Banaras once a week. Tickets cost ₹1,100–8,500 and the journey takes 2d 1h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Varanasi Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–14,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Varanasi Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–14,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Varanasi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–14,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Varanasi Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–14,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Varanasi Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–14,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Varanasi Airport via Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–14,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Varanasi Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–25,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Varanasi Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–25,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Varanasi Airport via Chennai International Airport, Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–26,000
Flights from Madurai to Varanasi Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–25,000
Flights from Madurai to Varanasi Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–25,000
Flights from Madurai to Varanasi Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–25,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Varanasi Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–23,000
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Varanasi Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–21,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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 Banaras
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 1h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–8,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,800–3,500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹4,000–5,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹6,500–8,500
Train from Rameswaram to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
Train from Rameswaram to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Maniyachchi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,300–2,900
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Need to know: Jadrolinija, How to get from Gatwick Airport into central London, and How to get from Florence to Rome - to help you get the most out of your next trip.