There are 8 ways to get from Chennai Central Station to Dhanushkodi by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Rameswaramtrain 22661 / ...
11h 50m₹787–3,756Bus via Koyambedu
- Take the bus from Koyambedu to Rameswarambus
13h 49m₹1,388–2,886Drive 550 km
- Drive from Chennai Central Station to Dhanushkodicar 550 km
8h 46m₹6,211–8,971Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai Central Station to Dhanushkoditaxi 550 km
8h 46m₹12,000–15,000Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Pamban Jntrain
9h 1m₹6,813–10,722Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5111
14h 3m₹1,238–3,486Fly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Pamban Jntrain
9h 10m₹6,308–11,357Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Virudunagar Jntrain
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Rameswaramtrain
11h 18m₹8,683–20,902
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai Central Station to Dhanushkodi is to train which costs ₹750 - ₹3,800 and takes 11h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai Central Station to Dhanushkodi is to drive which takes 8h 46m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹9,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai Central Station to Dhanushkodi. However, there are services departing from Government General Hospital and arriving at Rameswaram via Koyambedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai Central Station to Dhanushkodi. However, there are services departing from Chennai Park and arriving at Rameswaram via Chennai Egmore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.
The distance between Chennai Central Station and Dhanushkodi is 623 km. The road distance is 550 km.
The best way to get from Chennai Central Station to Dhanushkodi without a car is to train which takes 11h 50m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,800.
It takes approximately 11h 50m to get from Chennai Central Station to Dhanushkodi, including transfers.
Chennai Central Station to Dhanushkodi bus services, operated by VKV Travels, depart from Koyambedu station.
Chennai Central Station to Dhanushkodi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai Central Station to Dhanushkodi is to train which takes 11h 50m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,800. Alternatively, you can bus via Koyambedu, which costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,900 and takes 13h 49m.
What companies run services between Chennai Central Station, India and Dhanushkodi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Rameswaram 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 10h 25m. Alternatively, VKV Travels operates a bus from Koyambedu to Rameswaram once daily. Tickets cost ₹1,000–2,400 and the journey takes 11h 49m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–390
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,500
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Pamban Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Madurai Jn to Pamban Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Maniyachchi Jn to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- 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
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Koyambedu to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–2,400
- Website
- VKV Travels
- AC Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹1,000–2,200
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹850–3,000
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 46m
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–15,000
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai Central Station to Dhanushkodi bus services, operated by VKV Travels, arrive at Rameswaram station.
Chennai Central Station to Dhanushkodi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Rameswaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai Central Station to Dhanushkodi is 550 km. It takes approximately 8h 46m to drive from Chennai Central Station to Dhanushkodi.
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