There are 5 ways to get from Cherthala to Dhanushkodi by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Cherthala to Madurai Jntrain 16128
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain 16779 / ...
13h 50m₹802–3,857Bus
- Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Kesavadasapurambus
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Sellur to Rameshwarambus
14h 11mDrive 442.1 km
- Drive from Cherthala to Dhanushkodicar 442.1 km
7h 15m₹5,021–7,253Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cherthala to Dhanushkoditaxi 442.1 km
7h 15m₹8,500–11,000Train via Virudhunagar
- Take the train from Cherthala to Virudunagar Jntrain 16128
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Rameswaramtrain 22622
14h 18m₹806–3,837
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cherthala to Dhanushkodi is to train which costs ₹800 - ₹3,900 and takes 13h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Cherthala to Dhanushkodi is to drive which takes 7h 15m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹7,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Cherthala to Dhanushkodi. However, there are services departing from Chertala and arriving at Rameshwaram via Ambalapuzha, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala and Sellur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Cherthala to Dhanushkodi. However, there are services departing from Cherthala and arriving at Rameswaram via Madurai Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 50m.
The distance between Cherthala and Dhanushkodi is 654 km. The road distance is 442.1 km.
The best way to get from Cherthala to Dhanushkodi without a car is to train which takes 13h 50m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,900.
It takes approximately 13h 50m to get from Cherthala to Dhanushkodi, including transfers.
Cherthala to Dhanushkodi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ambalapuzha station.
Cherthala to Dhanushkodi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Cherthala station.
The best way to get from Cherthala to Dhanushkodi is to train which takes 13h 50m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 11m.
What companies run services between Cherthala, India and Dhanushkodi, India?
You can take a train from Cherthala to Dhanushkodi via Madurai Jn and Rameswaram in around 13h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chertala to Dhanushkodi via Ambalapuzha, Kesavadasapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Sellur, and Rameshwaram in around 14h 11m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Cherthala to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
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 Cherthala to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
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
- 7h 15m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–11,000
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Cherthala to Dhanushkodi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kesavadasapuram station.
Cherthala to Dhanushkodi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cherthala to Dhanushkodi is 442 km. It takes approximately 7h 15m to drive from Cherthala to Dhanushkodi.
There are 144+ hotels available in Dhanushkodi.