Nearest airport
Madurai Airport (IXM) | 175-180 km | 3.5-4.5 hours by road
Tamil Nadu, India
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Rameswaram is reached from Ramanathapuram across the Pamban bridge corridor. Madurai-Ramanathapuram-Rameswaram is the standard road route for most travellers.
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Madurai Airport (IXM) | 175-180 km | 3.5-4.5 hours by road
Rameswaram Railway Station | 1-2 km from Ramanathaswamy Temple | 5-15 minutes by road
Rameswaram Bus Stand | 2-3 km from the temple area | 10-20 minutes by road
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Rameswaram is reached from Ramanathapuram across the Pamban bridge corridor. Madurai-Ramanathapuram-Rameswaram is the standard road route for most travellers.
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