There are 5 ways to get from Rameswaram to Vazhapadi by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Rameshwaram to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Salembus
8h 12m₹2,759–5,399Train
cheapest- Take the train from Rameswaram to Salem Jntrain 16733 / ...
8h 29m₹358–2,829Drive 335.2 km
- Drive from Rameswaram to Vazhapadicar 335.2 km
5h 21m₹3,800–5,488Taxi
- 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 ₹3,800 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Rameswaram to Vazhapadi. However, there are services departing from Rameshwaram and arriving at Salem via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 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 426 km. The road distance is 335.2 km.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Vazhapadi without a car is to bus which takes 8h 12m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Rameswaram to Vazhapadi, including transfers.
Rameswaram to Vazhapadi bus services, operated by VKV Travels, depart from Rameshwaram 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 bus which takes 8h 12m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹5,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹350 - ₹2,900 and takes 8h 29m.
What companies run services between Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India and Vazhapadi, India?
You can take a bus from Rameshwaram to Vazhapadi via Madurai and Salem in around 8h 12m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Rameswaram to Salem Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 6h 50m.
- 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
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- vkvtravels99@gmail.com
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Rameshwaram to Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,300
- Website
- VKV Travels
- AC Seater
- ₹1,600–2,300
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,500
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Booking & Getting There
Rameswaram to Vazhapadi bus services, operated by VKV Travels, arrive at Mattuthavani 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.