There are 4 ways to get from Rameswaram to Velankanni by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Rameswaram to Karaikkudi Jntrain 22662 / ...
- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Vellankannitrain 16361 / ...
8h 28m₹341–2,704Bus
- Take the bus from Rameswaram to Tiruchirappallibus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
- Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Velankanni Bus standbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
8h 45mDrive 249.8 km
- Drive from Rameswaram to Velankannicar 249.8 km
4h 1m₹2,444–3,530Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rameswaram to Velankannitaxi 249.8 km
4h 1m₹3,900–4,700
Rameswaram to Velankanni by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rameswaram to Velankanni is to train which costs ₹340 - ₹2,700 and takes 8h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Rameswaram to Velankanni is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Rameswaram to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Velankanni Bus stand via Tiruchirappalli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Rameswaram to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Vellankanni via Karaikkudi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
The distance between Rameswaram and Velankanni is 357 km. The road distance is 249.8 km.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Velankanni without a car is to train which takes 8h 28m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Rameswaram to Velankanni, including transfers.
Rameswaram to Velankanni bus services, operated by MRM Travels, depart from Rameswaram station.
Rameswaram to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rameswaram station.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Velankanni is to train which takes 8h 28m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 45m.
What companies run services between Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India and Velankanni, India?
You can take a train from Rameswaram to Vellankanni via Karaikkudi Jn in around 8h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rameswaram to Velankanni Bus stand via Tiruchirappalli in around 8h 45m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rameswaram to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Vellankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +91 99405 65430
- [email protected]
- Website
- MRM Travels
Bus from Rameswaram to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- MRM Travels
- Website
- Sangam Travels
Bus from Rameswaram to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Sangam Travels
- Phone
- +91 7094688666
- [email protected]
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
Bus from Rameswaram to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
- Website
- Shama Transport
Bus from Rameswaram to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Shama Transport
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Rameswaram to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- +91 9865511926
- [email protected]
- Website
- Universal Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Universal Travels
- Phone
- +91 99470 04865
- [email protected]
- Website
- Spice Kerala Holidays
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Spice Kerala Holidays
- Phone
- +91 4224349490
- [email protected]
- Website
- City Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- City Travels
- Website
- City Travels
- Website
- Laxma Tours & Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Laxma Tours & Travels
- Phone
- +91 90035 51105
- [email protected]
- Website
- Air Indiaa Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Air Indiaa Travels
- Phone
- +91 93440 62552
- [email protected]
- Website
- A1 Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- A1 Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–4,700
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Booking & Getting There
Rameswaram to Velankanni bus services, operated by MRM Travels, arrive at Tiruchirappalli station.
Rameswaram to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikkudi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rameswaram to Velankanni is 250 km. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Rameswaram to Velankanni.
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