There are 5 ways to get from Velankanni to Rameswaram by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Vellankanni to Karaikkudi Jntrain 16362
- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Rameswaramtrain 22661 / ...
8h 45m₹344–2,624Bus
- Take the bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Velankanni, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Sellur to Rameshwarambus
10h 13mDrive 249.8 km
- Drive from Velankanni to Rameswaramcar 249.8 km
4h 1m₹2,819–4,072Taxi
- Take the taxi from Velankanni to Rameswaramtaxi 249.8 km
4h 1m₹3,900–4,700Bus, train
- Take the bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Velankanni, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Rameswaramtrain 16751 / ...
11h 16m
Velankanni to Rameswaram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Velankanni to Rameswaram is to train which costs ₹340 - ₹2,700 and takes 8h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Velankanni to Rameswaram is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Velankanni to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Rameshwaram via Sellur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Velankanni to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Vellankanni and arriving at Rameswaram via Karaikkudi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
The distance between Velankanni and Rameswaram is 357 km. The road distance is 249.8 km.
The best way to get from Velankanni to Rameswaram without a car is to train which takes 8h 45m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Velankanni to Rameswaram, including transfers.
Velankanni to Rameswaram bus services, operated by Universal Travels, depart from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu station.
Velankanni to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vellankanni station.
The best way to get from Velankanni to Rameswaram is to train which takes 8h 45m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 13m.
What companies run services between Velankanni, India and Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a train from Vellankanni to Rameswaram via Karaikkudi Jn in around 8h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Rameshwaram via Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Sellur in around 10h 13m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vellankanni to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Thanjavur to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- vkvtravels99@gmail.com
- Website
- vkvtravels.in
Bus from Sellur to Rameshwaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,300
- Website
- https://www.vkvtravels.in/
- AC Seater
- ₹1,600–2,300
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–4,700
KKL Taxi Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 44 91 90 90
- Website
- kkltaxi.business.site
Siva Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 65 89 24 31
- Website
- sivacabs.business.site
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More Questions & Answers
Velankanni to Rameswaram bus services, operated by Universal Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Velankanni to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikkudi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Velankanni to Rameswaram is 250 km. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Velankanni to Rameswaram.
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