Gandhidham to Rameshwaram
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Gandhidham, Gujarat to Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu.
Approx Distance: 2365 km
Approx Duration: 52.6 hrs
Route overview
Gandhidham to Rameshwaram is about 2365 km by road, roughly 52.6 hours of travel time.
By car: Gandhidham to Rameshwaram
About 47h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Gandhidham. 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.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 94 km (about 1h 53m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 394. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 544. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 694. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 94 km (about 1h 53m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 788. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 938. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1088. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 94 km (about 1h 53m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1183. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1333. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1483. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 94 km (about 1h 53m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1577. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1727. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1877. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 94 km (about 1h 53m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1971. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2121. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2271. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 94 km (about 1h 53m of driving) — Arrive in Rameshwaram
By bus: Gandhidham to Rameshwaram
3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Gandhidham. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Gandhidham. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Gandhidham → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~788 km Takes about 17h 31m. Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,260.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 788). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Rameshwaram. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~788 km Takes about 17h 31m. Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,260.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1577). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Rameshwaram. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Rameshwaram. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~788 km Takes about 17h 31m. Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,260.
- Arrive in Rameshwaram
By train: Gandhidham to Rameshwaram
The nearest railway stations are Gandhidham Bg for Gandhidham and Rameswaram for Rameshwaram. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With one change, 58h 50m in total: GANDHIDHAM - BANGALORE Exp (16505) 09:00 AM Gandhidham Bg to 01:11 PM Viramgam Jn, then Okha-Rameswaram Express (16734) 02:03 PM Viramgam Jn to 07:50 PM Rameswaram — change at Viramgam Jn (about 52m wait)
- With one change, 62h 30m in total: GANDHIDHAM - NAGERCOIL Weekly Exp (16335) 05:20 AM Gandhidham Bg to 09:53 AM Viramgam Jn, then Okha-Rameswaram Express (16734) 02:03 PM Viramgam Jn to 07:50 PM Rameswaram — change at Viramgam Jn (about 4h 10m wait)
- With one change, 68h 59m in total: BHUJ - MUMBAI BANDRA Sayaji Nagari Exp (19116) 10:51 PM Anjar to 06:36 AM Anand Jn, then Okha-Rameswaram Express (16734) 04:45 PM Anand Jn to 07:50 PM Rameswaram — change at Anand Jn (about 10h 9m 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 2365 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹26,120 · Sedan ₹30,850 · SUV ₹40,360 · Innova / MUV ₹45,140 · Tempo Traveller ₹52,330
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,600 · AC Seater ₹4,260 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,780 · AC Sleeper ₹5,440 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,670
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,450 · Economy ₹2,400 · Third AC ₹3,340 · Second AC ₹4,760 · First AC ₹6,650
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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