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 Rameswaram to Maduraibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
- Take the bus from Madurai to Salembus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper
7h 47mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Rameswaram to Salem Jntrain 16733 / ...
8h 29m₹358–2,829Drive 335.3 km
- Drive from Rameswaram to Vazhapadicar 335.3 km
5h 21m₹3,280–4,738Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rameswaram to Vazhapaditaxi 335.3 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 ₹3,200 - ₹4,800.
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 7h 47m.
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 419 km. The road distance is 335.3 km.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Vazhapadi without a car is to bus which takes 7h 47m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Rameswaram to Vazhapadi, including transfers.
Rameswaram to Vazhapadi bus services, operated by Jai Vishnu 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 bus which takes 7h 47m and costs . 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 Rameswaram to Vazhapadi via Madurai and Salem in around 7h 47m. 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 9843572972
- jvtgopal2022@gmail.com
- Website
- Jai Vishnu Travels
Bus from Rameswaram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Jai Vishnu Travels
- Website
- Excellent Holidays
Bus from Rameswaram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Excellent Holidays
- Phone
- +91 89250 36450
- info@arthitravels.in
- Website
- Arthi Travels
Bus from Rameswaram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Arthi Travels
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- customercare@krishbus.com
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Rameswaram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Madurai to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- +91 42222 35127
- spstravelsindia@ymail.com
- Website
- SPS Travels India
Bus from Rameswaram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- SPS Travels India
- Website
- Shama Transport
Bus from Rameswaram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Shama Transport
Bus from Madurai to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Shama Transport
- Website
- NTM madurai
Bus from Rameswaram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- NTM madurai
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- sbmtransportcustomercare@gmail.com
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Madurai to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Website
- Sri Siddhan Travels
Bus from Madurai to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Sri Siddhan Travels
- Phone
- +91 9088900002
- expresslineparibahan@gmail.com
- Website
- Express Line
Bus from Madurai to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Express Line
- Schedules at
- Express Line
- Website
- RP Tours and Travels
Bus from Madurai to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- RP Tours and Travels
- Phone
- +91 93440 62552
- customercare@a1travels.in
- Website
- A1 Travels
Bus from Madurai to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- A1 Travels
- Phone
- 1800 267 9001
- support@nuego.in
- Website
- NeuGo
Bus from Madurai to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- NeuGo
- Website
- Srs Travels
Bus from Madurai to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Srs Travels
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- Kallada Tours and Travels
Bus from Madurai to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Schedules at
- Kallada Tours and Travels
- Phone
- +91 98424 37444
- arunprasad@gmail.com
- Website
- Al Travels
Bus from Madurai to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Al Travels
- Phone
- +91 6381293949
- help@mssbus.com
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
Bus from Madurai to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹430–1,300
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
- AC Sleeper
- ₹430–1,300
- Website
- PSP Selvam Travels
Bus from Madurai to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- PSP Selvam Travels
Bus from Madurai to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Madurai balajee tours & travels
- Website
- Royal Travels
Bus from Madurai to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Royal Travels
- Website
- Janaki Road Lines
Bus from Madurai to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Janaki Road Lines
- Website
- KBS Luxury Bus
Bus from Madurai to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- KBS Luxury Bus
- Website
- Murahara Travels
Bus from Madurai to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Murahara Travels
- Website
- YAS Tours and Travels
Bus from Madurai to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- YAS Tours and 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 Jai Vishnu 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.