There are 4 ways to get from Madurai to Rameswaram by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Madurai to Rameswarambus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
3h₹1,300–2,300Train
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain 16779 / ...
3h₹160–1,300Drive 168.9 km
- Drive from Madurai to Rameswaramcar 168.9 km
2h 55m₹1,891–2,732Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Rameswaramtaxi 168.9 km
2h 55m₹2,300–2,800
Madurai to Rameswaram by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Rameswaram is to train which costs ₹160 - ₹1,300 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Rameswaram is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,800.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madurai and arriving at Rameswaram. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Rameswaram. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.
The distance between Madurai and Rameswaram is 169 km. The road distance is 168.9 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Rameswaram without a car is to bus which takes 3h and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,300.
The bus from Madurai to Rameswaram takes 3h including transfers and departs twice daily.
Madurai to Rameswaram bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Madurai station.
Madurai to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Rameswaram is to bus which takes 3h and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹160 - ₹1,300 and takes 3h.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India?
SLGT Travels operates a bus from Madurai to Rameswaram 3 times a day, and the journey takes 3h. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaram once daily. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Madurai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- vkvtravels99@gmail.com
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Madurai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,300
- Website
- VKV Travels
- AC Seater
- ₹1,600–2,300
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- preet.singh12@yahoo.com
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,300–2,800
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 452 288 8999
- Website
- madurai.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Madurai Friends Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 999 466 7777
- Website
- maduraifriendstrackcalltaxi.com
Maniraja Travels
- Phone
- +91 730 551 2453
- Website
- maduraimanirajatravels.in
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Booking & Getting There
Madurai to Rameswaram bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Rameswaram station.
Madurai to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Rameswaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Rameswaram is 169 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Madurai to Rameswaram.
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