There are 5 ways to get from Puducherry to Dhanushkodi by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train via Virudhachalam
best- Take the train from Pondicherry to Vridhachalam Jn16857 / ...
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Rameswaram22661
9h 51m₹731–3,387Bus
- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Madurai
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Rameshwaram
10h 27m₹1,514–4,906Drive 402 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Dhanushkodi402 km
6h 37m₹4,226–6,104Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Dhanushkodi402 km
6h 37m₹5,000–6,500Train
- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Rameswaram16779 / ...
11h 51m₹1,006–3,154
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Dhanushkodi is to train via Virudhachalam which costs ₹700 - ₹3,400 and takes 9h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Dhanushkodi is to drive which takes 6h 37m and costs ₹4,200 - ₹6,500.
The distance between Puducherry and Dhanushkodi is 500 km. The road distance is 402 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Dhanushkodi without a car is to train via Virudhachalam which takes 9h 51m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 9h 51m to get from Puducherry to Dhanushkodi, including transfers.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Dhanushkodi is to train via Virudhachalam which takes 9h 51m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,500 - ₹5,000 and takes 10h 27m.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Dhanushkodi is 402 km. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from Puducherry to Dhanushkodi.
There are 78+ hotels available in Dhanushkodi.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Dhanushkodi, India?
You can take a train from Pondicherry to Dhanushkodi via Vridhachalam Jn and Rameswaram in around 9h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pondicherry to Dhanushkodi via Madurai, Mattuthavani, and Rameshwaram in around 10h 27m.
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Train from Pondicherry to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–1,900
- 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)
- ₹1,500–1,900
Train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,200
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- vkvtravels99@gmail.com
- Website
- vkvtravels.in
Bus from Mattuthavani to Rameshwaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,600–2,300
- 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
- 6h 37m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
Royal Travels Cabs
- Phone
- +91 22 33 55 33 55
- Website
- royaltravelscabs.com
Golden Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 91 94 44 22
- Website
- goldentoursandtravels.com
Devaki Travels
- Phone
- +91 413 225 7199
- Website
- devakitravels.com
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