There are 5 ways to get from Vazhapadi to Rameswaram by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Salem to Maduraibus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Madurai to Rameswarambus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
7h 32mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Jn to Rameswaramtrain 16734 / ...
9h 45m₹359–2,814Train via Virudhachalam
- Take the train from Valappadi G Hlt to Vridhachalam Jntrain 22154
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Rameswaramtrain 22661
9h 37m₹396–3,014Drive 334.9 km
- Drive from Vazhapadi to Rameswaramcar 334.9 km
5h 20m₹3,753–5,421Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vazhapadi to Rameswaramtaxi 334.9 km
5h 20m₹6,500–8,500
Vazhapadi to Rameswaram by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vazhapadi to Rameswaram is to train which costs ₹350 - ₹2,900 and takes 9h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Vazhapadi to Rameswaram is to drive which takes 5h 20m and costs ₹3,700 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Vazhapadi to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Rameswaram via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Vazhapadi to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Valappadi G Hlt and arriving at Rameswaram via Vridhachalam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.
The distance between Vazhapadi and Rameswaram is 419 km. The road distance is 334.9 km.
The best way to get from Vazhapadi to Rameswaram without a car is to bus which takes 7h 32m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Vazhapadi to Rameswaram, including transfers.
Vazhapadi to Rameswaram bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Salem station.
Vazhapadi to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Valappadi G Hlt station.
The best way to get from Vazhapadi to Rameswaram is to bus which takes 7h 32m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Virudhachalam, which costs ₹390 - ₹3,100 and takes 9h 37m.
What companies run services between Vazhapadi, India and Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a vehicle from Vazhapadi to Rameswaram via Salem and Madurai in around 7h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Valappadi G Hlt to Rameswaram via Vridhachalam Jn in around 9h 37m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Valappadi G Hlt to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once 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
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- 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 Salem Jn to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- 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
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Salem to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Madurai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- preet.singh12@yahoo.com
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Salem to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Madurai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Salem to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,500
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +9144 28 88 99 99
- Website
- fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Orampo Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 85 25 00 05 00
- Website
- orampo.com
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Booking & Getting There
Vazhapadi to Rameswaram bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Vazhapadi to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vazhapadi to Rameswaram is 335 km. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Vazhapadi to Rameswaram.
There are 140+ hotels available in Rameswaram.






