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How to get fromChennai to Dhanushkodiby train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Dhanushkodi by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Rameswaramtrain train 22661 / ...
    10h 43m
    ₹689–2,911

  2. Bus via Ramanathapuram

    1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadubus bus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
    2. Take the bus from Ramnad to Rameswarambus bus
    12h 27m

  3. Drive 551.3 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Dhanushkodicar car 551.3 km
    8h 48m
    ₹6,215–8,978

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Dhanushkoditaxi taxi 551.3 km
    8h 48m
    ₹12,000–15,000

  5. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane MAA - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Pamban Jntrain train
    8h 55m
    ₹6,813–10,722

  6. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Standbus bus FlixBus IN5111
    14h 5m
    ₹1,238–3,487

  7. Fly to Madurai, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane MAA - IXM
    2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Pamban Jntrain train
    9h 5m
    ₹6,308–11,357

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration1h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,656Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 620.8 km
  • Duration: 10h 43m

What companies run services between Chennai, 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, you can take a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Dhanushkodi via Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, Ramnad, and Rameswaram in around 12h 27m.

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