There are 5 ways to get from Rameswaram to Vazhapadi by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Rameswaram to Salem Jntrain 16733 / ...
8h 29m₹358–2,829Bus
- Take the bus from Rameswaram to Maduraibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
- Take the bus from Madurai to Salembus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
9h 12mDrive 335.2 km
- Drive from Rameswaram to Vazhapadicar 335.2 km
5h 21m₹3,753–5,421Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rameswaram to Vazhapaditaxi 335.2 km
5h 21m₹6,500–8,500Train via Virudhachalam
- Take the train from Rameswaram to Vridhachalam Jntrain 22662
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Valappadi G Hlttrain 16530 / ...
9h 3m₹390–3,092
Rameswaram to Vazhapadi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rameswaram to Vazhapadi is to train which costs ₹350 - ₹2,900 and takes 8h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Rameswaram to Vazhapadi is to drive which takes 5h 21m and costs ₹3,700 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Rameswaram to Vazhapadi. However, there are services departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Salem via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Rameswaram to Vazhapadi. However, there are services departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Valappadi G Hlt via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
The distance between Rameswaram and Vazhapadi is 417 km. The road distance is 335.2 km.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Vazhapadi without a car is to train which takes 8h 29m and costs ₹350 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from Rameswaram to Vazhapadi, including transfers.
Rameswaram to Vazhapadi bus services, operated by Hans Travels, depart from Rameswaram station.
Rameswaram to Vazhapadi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rameswaram station.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Vazhapadi is to train which takes 8h 29m and costs ₹350 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 12m.
What companies run services between Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India and Vazhapadi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Rameswaram to Salem Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rameswaram to Vazhapadi via Madurai and Salem in around 9h 12m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rameswaram to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
Train from Rameswaram to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 Valappadi G Hlt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Rameswaram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
Bus from Madurai to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- 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 Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- 9001274136
- narpatchoudhary313@gmail.com
- Website
- Choudhary travels and cargo
Bus from Rameswaram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Choudhary travels and cargo
Bus from Madurai to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Choudhary travels and cargo
- Website
- Excellent Holidays
Bus from Rameswaram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Excellent Holidays
- Website
- SP Transport
Bus from Rameswaram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- SP Transport
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- customercare@krishbus.com
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Rameswaram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Madurai to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- helpdesk@tranzking.com
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Rameswaram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Madurai to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Rameswaram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Madurai to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Rameswaram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Madurai to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Website
- Sana Travels
Bus from Rameswaram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Sana Travels
Bus from Madurai to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Sana Travels
Bus from Madurai to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–3,200
- Schedules at
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
- Website
- Globehopper Mobility
Bus from Madurai to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Globehopper Mobility
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- care@zingbus.com
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Madurai to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,000
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Website
- Bombay Raja Roadlinks
Bus from Madurai to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Bombay Raja Roadlinks
- Website
- Soumya Tours and Travels
Bus from Madurai to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Soumya Tours and Travels
- connect@leafybus.com
- Website
- Leafybus
Bus from Madurai to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Leafybus
- Website
- Atana Connect
Bus from Madurai to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Atana Connect
- Phone
- +91 94440 05266
- appleanbu66@gmail.com
- Website
- Apple Travels
Bus from Madurai to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Apple Travels
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- Kallada Tours and Travels
Bus from Madurai to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Schedules at
- Kallada Tours and Travels
- Website
- LLT Travels
Bus from Madurai to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- LLT Travels
- Phone
- +91 6381293949
- help@mssbus.com
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
Bus from Madurai to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹430–1,300
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
- AC Sleeper
- ₹430–1,300
- Phone
- 91 92464 60933
- support@srikrishnatravels.in
- Website
- Sri Krishna Travels
Bus from Madurai to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Sri Krishna Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,500
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Booking & Getting There
Rameswaram to Vazhapadi bus services, operated by Hans Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Rameswaram to Vazhapadi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rameswaram to Vazhapadi is 335 km. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Rameswaram to Vazhapadi.
There are three+ hotels available in Vazhapadi.