There are 6 ways to get from Varkala to Dhanushkodi by bus (Flixbus), train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kazhakottam to Mattuthavani
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Rameshwaram
10h 36m₹2,081–5,650Train via Tirunelveli
cheapest- Take the train from Varkala to Tirunelveli16128 / ...
- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Rameswaram22622
12h 30m₹735–3,442Train
- Take the train from Varkala to Nagercoil Jn06427 / ...
- Take the train from Nagercoil Jn to Rameswaram22622
11h 45m₹738–3,441Drive 378.9 km
- Drive from Varkala to Dhanushkodi378.9 km
6h 14m₹4,019–5,805Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Dhanushkodi378.9 km
6h 14m₹6,000–7,500Fly, train
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)TRV - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Rameswaram
8h 12m₹6,549–16,456
Trivandrum (TRV) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Dhanushkodi is to train via Tirunelveli which costs ₹700 - ₹3,500 and takes 12h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Dhanushkodi is to drive which takes 6h 14m and costs ₹4,000 - ₹6,000.
The distance between Varkala and Dhanushkodi is 546 km. The road distance is 378.9 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Dhanushkodi without a car is to bus which takes 10h 36m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹6,000.
It takes approximately 10h 36m to get from Varkala to Dhanushkodi, including transfers.
The best way to get from Varkala to Dhanushkodi is to bus which takes 10h 36m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹6,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹700 - ₹3,500 and takes 11h 45m.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Dhanushkodi is 379 km. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Varkala to Dhanushkodi.
There are 80+ hotels available in Dhanushkodi.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Dhanushkodi, India?
You can take a vehicle from Varkala to Dhanushkodi via Kazhakottam, Mattuthavani, and Rameshwaram in around 10h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Varkala to Dhanushkodi via Nagercoil Jn and Rameswaram in around 11h 45m.
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- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–13,000
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varkala to Nagercoil Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Nagercoil Jn to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- 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 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 Varkala to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Tirunelveli to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kazhakottam to Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,200
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Semi Sleeper
- ₹1,200–1,500
- 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 14m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
Smile Taxi Service
Kollam Online Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 99 46 26 85 56
- Website
- kollamonlinetaxi.business.site
Kollam Cab
- Phone
- +91 98 95 21 82 40
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