What is the cheapest way to get from Kandy to Dhanushkodi?

The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Dhanushkodi is to bus and train and ferry which costs ₹7,500 - ₹14,000 and takes 27h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kandy to Dhanushkodi?

The fastest way to get from Kandy to Dhanushkodi is to taxi and fly and train which takes 9h 4m and costs ₹17,000 - ₹28,000.

How far is it from Kandy to Dhanushkodi?

The distance between Kandy and Dhanushkodi is 810 km.

How do I travel from Kandy to Dhanushkodi without a car?

The best way to get from Kandy to Dhanushkodi without a car is to bus and train and ferry which takes 27h 55m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹14,000.

How long does it take to get from Kandy to Dhanushkodi?

It takes approximately 9h 4m to get from Kandy to Dhanushkodi, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Dhanushkodi?

There are 77+ hotels available in Dhanushkodi.

Kandy to Dhanushkodi - 3 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Kandy to Dhanushkodi by taxi, plane, train, bus, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Kandy to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)CMB - TRZ
3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Rameswaram
9h 4m
₹17,943–27,549
Bus, train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
2. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturai
3. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
4. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Thanjavur
5. Take the train from Thanjavur to Rameswaram
27h 55m
₹7,706–13,636
Taxi, fly to Madurai, train
1. Take the taxi from Kandy to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai (IXM)CMB - IXM
3. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaram
9h 38m
₹17,588–30,854

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights

8Weekly Planes

1hAverage Duration

₹9,641Cheapest Price

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Distance: 810.4 km
Duration: 9h 4m

What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Dhanushkodi, India?

There is no direct connection from Kandy to Dhanushkodi. However, you can take the taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) airport, 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 take a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Dhanushkodi via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, Colombo Fort, Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, Thanjavur, and Rameswaram in around 27h 55m.

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