There are 7 ways to get from Bengaluru to Dhanushkodi by bus, train, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Bus
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Take the bus from Shanti Nagar Bengaluru to Musiri
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Take the bus from Kaikatti to Rameswaram
Cheapest option
Train
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Take the train from Bangalore Cant to Salem Jn
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Take the train from Salem Jn to Rameswaram
5 alternative options
Train via Jalārpet
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Take the train from Bangalore Cant to Jolarpettai
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Take the train from Jolarpettai to Rameswaram
Drive
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Drive from Bengaluru to Dhanushkodi
Fly to Tiruchirapalli, train
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Fly from Bengaluru (BLR) to Tiruchirapalli (TRZ)
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Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Rameswaram
Fly to Madurai, train
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Fly from Bengaluru (BLR) to Madurai (IXM)
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Take the train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaram
Fly to Tuticorin, bus
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Fly from Bengaluru (BLR) to Tuticorin (TCR)
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Take the bus from Tuticorin to Ramnad
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Take the bus from Ramnad to Rameswaram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bengaluru to Dhanushkodi is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹2,500 and takes 12h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Bengaluru to Dhanushkodi is to fly and train which takes 7h 56m and costs ₹4,500 - ₹20,000.
The distance between Bengaluru and Dhanushkodi is 466 km. The road distance is 564.2 km.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Dhanushkodi without a car is to bus which takes 10h 55m and costs .
It takes approximately 10h 55m to get from Bengaluru to Dhanushkodi, including transfers.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Dhanushkodi is to bus which takes 10h 55m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹700 - ₹2,500 and takes 12h 39m.
The quickest flight from Bengaluru Airport to Tiruchirapalli Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 15m.
Yes, the driving distance between Bengaluru to Dhanushkodi is 564 km. It takes approximately 8h 33m to drive from Bengaluru to Dhanushkodi.
IndiGo Airlines offers flights from Bengaluru Airport to Tiruchirapalli Airport.
There are eight+ hotels available in Dhanushkodi. Prices start at ₹7,500 per night.

- Distance: 465.6 km
- Duration: 10h 55m
What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Dhanushkodi, India?
You can take a bus from Bengaluru to Dhanushkodi via Musiri, Kaikatti, and Rameswaram in around 10h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bengaluru to Dhanushkodi via Salem Jn and Rameswaram in around 12h 39m.

- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bengaluru to Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000 - ₹20,000
Flights from Bengaluru to Tiruchirapalli via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000 - ₹20,000
Flights from Bengaluru to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500 - ₹8,500
Flights from Bengaluru to Tuticorin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600 - ₹20,000
Flights from Bengaluru to Tuticorin via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600 - ₹20,000

India’s national rail operator runs passenger and freight trains on both long-distance and suburban routes across the country, from slower multi-stop to faster and more comfortable services. It’s a practical and affordable way to explore the country. Advance ticket bookings usually open 120 days before the date of the journey for Indian nationals; 365 days for international travellers. You’ll be allocated a seat or berth when you book and choose your class of travel.
Contact Details
- Website
- indianrail.gov.in
Train from Bangalore Cant to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160 - ₹900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160 - ₹210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500 - ₹650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700 - ₹900
Train from Salem Jn to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220 - ₹1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220 - ₹290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650 - ₹850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900 - ₹1,200
Train from Bangalore Cant to Jolarpettai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130 - ₹750
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130 - ₹170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430 - ₹550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600 - ₹750
Train from Jolarpettai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹270 - ₹1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270 - ₹350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750 - ₹950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000 - ₹1,400
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180 - ₹950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180 - ₹230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550 - ₹700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750 - ₹950
Train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140 - ₹800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140 - ₹180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450 - ₹600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600 - ₹800

- Phone
- 9513508001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Shanti Nagar Bengaluru to Musiri
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹420 - ₹650
- Schedules at
- tnstc.in
Bus from Ramnad to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120 - ₹190
- Schedules at
- tnstc.in

- Phone
- 044 4900 7555/ 1800 102 0999
- customercare@parveentravels.com
- Website
- parveentravels.com
Bus from Kaikatti to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- parveentravels.com
Bus from Tuticorin to Ramnad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- parveentravels.com
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The best way to get from Bengaluru to Bengaluru Airport is to taxi which takes 33 min and costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,300.