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 Sellurbus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Salembus
7h 29m₹2,766–5,401Train
cheapest- Take the train from Rameswaram to Salem Jntrain 16733 / ...
8h 57m₹358–2,829Drive 335.2 km
- Drive from Rameswaram to Vazhapadicar 335.2 km
5h 21m₹3,567–5,153Taxi
- 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 06121 / ...
9h 20m₹390–3,092
Rameswaram to Vazhapadi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rameswaram to Vazhapadi is to train which costs ₹350 - ₹2,900 and takes 8h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Rameswaram to Vazhapadi is to drive which takes 5h 21m and costs ₹3,500 - ₹5,500.
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 57m.
The distance between Rameswaram and Vazhapadi is 430 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 7h 29m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Rameswaram to Vazhapadi, including transfers.
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 29m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹5,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹350 - ₹2,900 and takes 8h 57m.
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.
What companies run services between Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India and Vazhapadi, India?
You can take a bus from Rameshwaram to Vazhapadi via Sellur, Madurai, and Salem in around 7h 29m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Rameswaram to Salem Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 7h 20m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rameswaram to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- vkvtravels.in
Bus from Rameshwaram to Sellur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,300
- Website
- https://www.vkvtravels.in/
- AC Seater
- ₹1,600–2,300
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,500
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