There are 5 ways to get from Alappuzha to Dhanushkodi by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Kollam
best- Take the train from Alappuzha to Kollam Jntrain
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Manamadurai Jntrain
- Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Pamban Jntrain
12h 5m₹987–4,504Train
cheapest- Take the train from Alappuzha to Virudunagar Jntrain 16128
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Rameswaramtrain 22622
13h 51m₹797–3,771Bus
- Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Kesavadasapurambus
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Sellur to Rameshwarambus
13h 43mDrive 420.5 km
- Drive from Alappuzha to Dhanushkodicar 420.5 km
6h 57m₹4,758–6,872Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alappuzha to Dhanushkoditaxi 420.5 km
6h 57m₹8,500–10,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alappuzha to Dhanushkodi is to train which costs ₹750 - ₹3,800 and takes 13h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Alappuzha to Dhanushkodi is to drive which takes 6h 57m and costs ₹4,700 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Alappuzha to Dhanushkodi. However, there are services departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Rameshwaram via Ambalapuzha, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala and Sellur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Alappuzha to Dhanushkodi. However, there are services departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Pamban Jn via Kollam Jn and Manamadurai Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.
The distance between Alappuzha and Dhanushkodi is 507 km. The road distance is 420.5 km.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Dhanushkodi without a car is to train via Kollam which takes 12h 5m and costs ₹950 - ₹4,500.
It takes approximately 12h 5m to get from Alappuzha to Dhanushkodi, including transfers.
Alappuzha to Dhanushkodi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ambalapuzha station.
Alappuzha to Dhanushkodi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Alappuzha station.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Dhanushkodi is to train via Kollam which takes 12h 5m and costs ₹950 - ₹4,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 43m.
What companies run services between Alappuzha, India and Dhanushkodi, India?
You can take a train from Alappuzha to Dhanushkodi via Kollam Jn, Manamadurai Jn, and Pamban Jn in around 12h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alappuzha to Dhanushkodi via Ambalapuzha, Kesavadasapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Sellur, and Rameshwaram in around 13h 43m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Alappuzha to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Kollam Jn to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Manamadurai Jn to Pamban Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Alappuzha to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ambalapuzha to Kesavadasapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–240
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–10,000
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More Questions & Answers
Alappuzha to Dhanushkodi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kesavadasapuram station.
Alappuzha to Dhanushkodi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alappuzha to Dhanushkodi is 421 km. It takes approximately 6h 57m to drive from Alappuzha to Dhanushkodi.
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