There are 5 ways to get from Thoothukudi 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
best- Take the train from Tuticorin to Virudunagar Jn12694 / ...
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Rameswaram22622
7h 6m₹669–2,952Bus
- Take the bus from Tuticorin to Madurai
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Rameshwaram
7h 38m₹847–4,727Drive 194.7 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Dhanushkodi194.7 km
3h 8m₹2,035–2,939Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Dhanushkodi194.7 km
3h 8m₹4,500–5,500Bus via FlixBus Rameshwaram - Thangachimadam
- Take the bus from Tuticorin to Madurai
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Rameshwaram - ThangachimadamFlixBus IN5111
7h 54m₹905–1,741
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Dhanushkodi is to bus via FlixBus Rameshwaram - Thangachimadam which costs ₹900 - ₹1,800 and takes 7h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Dhanushkodi is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹3,000.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Dhanushkodi is 340 km. The road distance is 194.7 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Dhanushkodi without a car is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Thoothukudi to Dhanushkodi, including transfers.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Dhanushkodi is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹800 - ₹4,800 and takes 7h 38m.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Dhanushkodi is 195 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Thoothukudi to Dhanushkodi.
There are 79+ hotels available in Dhanushkodi.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Dhanushkodi, India?
You can take a train from Tuticorin to Dhanushkodi via Virudunagar Jn and Rameswaram in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tuticorin to Dhanushkodi via Mattuthavani and Rameshwaram in around 7h 38m.
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- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuticorin to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 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
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Tuticorin to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–400
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Tuticorin to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Website
- flixbus.in
Bus from Tuticorin to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–700
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from Mattuthavani to Rameshwaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹320–850
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Rameshwaram - Thangachimadam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹310–800
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–5,500
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