There are 2 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Dhanushkodi by plane or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)CMB - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Rameswaram
7h 10m₹10,778–20,967Fly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai (IXM)CMB - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaram
7h 44m₹10,996–20,607
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Dhanushkodi is to fly and train which costs ₹11,000 - ₹21,000 and takes 7h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Dhanushkodi is to fly and train which takes 7h 10m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹21,000.
The distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Dhanushkodi is 709 km.
It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Dhanushkodi, including transfers.
There are 80+ hotels available in Dhanushkodi.
What companies run services between Colombo Airport (CMB), Sri Lanka and Dhanushkodi, India?
There is no direct connection from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Dhanushkodi. However, you can fly to Trichy International Airport (TRZ), take the taxi to Tiruchchirapali, take the train to Rameswaram, then take the taxi to Dhanushkodi. Alternatively, you can fly to Madurai (IXM), walk to Madurai airport, take the bus to Periyar Bus Stand, walk to Madurai Jn, take the train to Rameswaram, then take the taxi to Dhanushkodi.
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- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–14,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–17,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
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