There are 5 ways to get from Alappuzha to Dhanushkodi by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Kollam
best- Take the train from Alappuzha to Kollam Jntrain
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Manamadurai Jntrain
- Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain
12h 51m₹827–4,363Train
cheapest- Take the train from Alappuzha to Virudunagar Jntrain 16128
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Rameswaramtrain 22622
14h 23m₹777–3,750Bus
- Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Trivandrumbus
- Take the bus from Tampanoor station to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Rameshwarambus
13h 6m₹1,549–5,279Drive 420.3 km
- Drive from Alappuzha to Dhanushkodicar 420.3 km
7h 7m₹4,548–6,569Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alappuzha to Dhanushkoditaxi 420.3 km
7h 7m₹7,500–9,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alappuzha to Dhanushkodi is to train which costs ₹750 - ₹3,800 and takes 14h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Alappuzha to Dhanushkodi is to drive which takes 7h 7m and costs ₹4,500 - ₹7,000.
The distance between Alappuzha and Dhanushkodi is 507 km. The road distance is 420.3 km.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Dhanushkodi without a car is to train via Kollam which takes 12h 51m and costs ₹800 - ₹4,400.
It takes approximately 12h 51m to get from Alappuzha to Dhanushkodi, including transfers.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Dhanushkodi is to train via Kollam which takes 12h 51m and costs ₹800 - ₹4,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,500 - ₹5,500 and takes 13h 6m.
Yes, the driving distance between Alappuzha to Dhanushkodi is 420 km. It takes approximately 7h 7m to drive from Alappuzha to Dhanushkodi.
There are 90+ hotels available in Dhanushkodi.
What companies run services between Alappuzha, India and Dhanushkodi, India?
You can take a train from Alappuzha to Dhanushkodi via Kollam Jn, Manamadurai Jn, and Rameswaram in around 12h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alappuzha to Dhanushkodi via Ambalapuzha, Trivandrum, Tampanoor station, Mattuthavani, and Rameshwaram in around 13h 6m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Alappuzha to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Kollam Jn to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Manamadurai Jn to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Alappuzha to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Ambalapuzha to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–250
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Tampanoor station to Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,200
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Semi Sleeper
- ₹1,200–1,500
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- vkvtravels99@gmail.com
- Website
- vkvtravels.in
Bus from Mattuthavani to Rameshwaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,300
- Website
- https://www.vkvtravels.in/
- AC Seater
- ₹1,600–2,300
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- flixbus.in
Bus from Mattuthavani to Rameshwaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹320–850
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,000
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