There are 4 ways to get from Vellore to Dhanushkodi by train, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Rameswaram16779
14h 43m₹709–3,189Drive 501.1 km
- Drive from Vellore to Dhanushkodi501.1 km
7h 48m₹5,271–7,613Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vellore to Dhanushkodi501.1 km
7h 48m₹12,000–15,000Train, fly
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Arakkonam
- Take the train from Arakkonam to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Rameswaram
11h 44m₹5,114–11,491
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vellore to Dhanushkodi is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹3,200 and takes 14h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Vellore to Dhanushkodi is to drive which takes 7h 48m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹8,000.
The distance between Vellore and Dhanushkodi is 729 km. The road distance is 501.1 km.
The best way to get from Vellore to Dhanushkodi without a car is to train which takes 14h 43m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 14h 43m to get from Vellore to Dhanushkodi, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Vellore to Dhanushkodi is 501 km. It takes approximately 7h 48m to drive from Vellore to Dhanushkodi.
There are 79+ hotels available in Dhanushkodi.
What companies run services between Vellore, India and Dhanushkodi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Vellore Cant to Rameswaram 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 14h 25m.
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- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vellore Cant to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹360–440
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,800
Train from Katpadi Jn to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Arakkonam to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
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
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–15,000
I Square Taxi
- Phone
- +91 90 43 99 66 99
- Website
- isquaretaxi.business.site
Five Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 86 75 44 44 52
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 88 89 99
- Website
- vellore.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
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