There are 6 ways to get from Alappuzha to Dhanushkodi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Rameswarambus
12h 29mDrive 420.5 km
- Drive from Alappuzha to Dhanushkodicar 420.5 km
6h 57m₹4,708–6,800Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alappuzha to Dhanushkoditaxi 420.5 km
6h 57m₹8,500–10,000Taxi, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Alappuzha to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Madurai (IXM)plane COK - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain
10h 29m₹11,544–21,115
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Madurai (IXM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 Rameswaram via Ambalapuzha, Thiruvananthapuram and Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 29m.
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 12h 29m.
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, Madurai, and Rameswaram in around 12h 29m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–17,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–46,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–21,000
- 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 Madurai Jn to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
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
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
- Website
- Globehopper Mobility
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Globehopper Mobility
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Madurai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
Bus from Madurai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Madurai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Phone
- 9001274136
- [email protected]
- Website
- Choudhary travels and cargo
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Choudhary travels and cargo
Bus from Madurai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Choudhary travels and cargo
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kallada Tours and Travels
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–2,100
- Schedules at
- Kallada Tours and Travels
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹430–1,200
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Website
- Atana Connect
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Atana Connect
- Website
- Shree mann travels
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Shree mann travels
- Website
- SP Transport
Bus from Madurai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- SP Transport
- Website
- Excellent Holidays
Bus from Madurai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Excellent Holidays
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Madurai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Madurai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,900–10,000
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Booking & Getting There
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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