How To Reach Rameshwaram

While there are no airports in Rameshwaram, one can travel to Rameshwaram from Mumbai by boarding a flight to the nearest airport, which is Madurai Airport in Tamil Nadu. Direct flights from different locations throughout the country and worldwide are interlinked with this airport. It is the closest airport, which is approximately 179 km away from Rameshwaram, and is suitable for both domestic and international travellers. From there it takes around three hours to reach by road. You can either book a cab or take any public transport from the airport, which will easily take you to Rameshwaram.

Rameshwaram is a significant part of Tamil Nadu and has a well-connected railway network to all the major cities in India. You can catch a train from Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) or Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) to Madurai railway station. And then catch another train to Rameshwaram. The closest railway station to Rameshwaram is Rameshwaram Railway Terminus (RMM), which is on the Southern Railway Zone. Regular trains from different major cities in India run here daily to RMM. There is easy access to any part of the city by private or public transport from the train station. This mode of transportation is the cheapest to travel.

If you’re looking for a road adventure, then going by road to Rameshwaram from Mumbai is the perfect idea! The distance between Mumbai and Rameshwaram by road is approximately 1542 km and takes 27-30 hours. You can enjoy the scenic views of the Western Ghats and East Coast Road. The holy city, Rameswaram, has well-connected routes and excellent public transportation services. Apart from hired taxis and personal vehicles, booking a bus from Mumbai to Rameshwaram is an affordable option. It is recommended to take a sleeper or semi-sleeper bus for a comfortable journey.