Chittoor to Rameshwaram
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh to Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu.
Approx Distance: 569 km
Approx Duration: 12.6 hrs
Route overview
Chittoor to Rameshwaram is about 569 km by road, roughly 12.6 hours of travel time.
By car: Chittoor to Rameshwaram
About 11h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Chittoor. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 135 km (about 2h 41m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 285. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 435. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 135 km (about 2h 41m of driving) — Arrive in Rameshwaram
By bus: Chittoor to Rameshwaram
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Chittoor. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Chittoor. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Chittoor → Rameshwaram. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~569 km Takes about 12h 39m. Tentative fare ₹630–₹1,640.
- Arrive in Rameshwaram
By train: Chittoor to Rameshwaram
The nearest railway stations are Chittoor for Chittoor and Rameswaram for Rameshwaram. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- Okha-Rameswaram Express (16734) — departs 07:48 AM from Chittoor, arrives 06:38 PM at Mandapam, 10h 50m
- With one change, 15h 3m in total: Shalimar-Nagercoil Gurudev Express (12660) 04:47 AM Putalapattu to 05:48 AM Katpadi Jn, then Okha-Rameswaram Express (16734) 08:35 AM Katpadi Jn to 07:50 PM Rameswaram — change at Katpadi Jn (about 2h 47m wait)
- With one change, 15h 4m in total: BHUBANESWAR - BENGALURU CANTT SF Exp (12845) 04:46 AM Putalapattu to 05:48 AM Katpadi Jn, then Okha-Rameswaram Express (16734) 08:35 AM Katpadi Jn to 07:50 PM Rameswaram — change at Katpadi Jn (about 2h 47m wait)
- With one change, 16h 31m in total: Okha-Rameswaram Express (16734) 07:24 AM Putalapattu to 06:11 PM Valantaraval, then Bhubaneswar-Rameswaram Weekly Express (18496) 10:24 PM Valantaraval to 11:55 PM Rameswaram — change at Valantaraval (about 4h 13m wait)
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 569 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹6,360 · Sedan ₹7,500 · SUV ₹9,820 · Innova / MUV ₹11,010 · Tempo Traveller ₹12,820
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹630 · AC Seater ₹1,020 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹910 · AC Sleeper ₹1,310 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,640
- Train: Sleeper ₹370 · Economy ₹600 · Third AC ₹830 · Second AC ₹1,170 · First AC ₹1,620
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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