There are 5 ways to get from Dhanushkodi to Karaikal by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Manamadurai
best- Take the train from Rameswaram to Manamadurai Jntrain
- Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Thiruvarur Jntrain
- Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Karaikaltrain
9h 16m₹804–3,980Train
cheapest- Take the train from Rameswaram to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 16752 / ...
- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Karaikaltrain 16175 / ...
12h 6m₹734–3,430Bus
- Take the bus from Rameshwaram to Sellurbus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
12h 3mDrive 295.3 km
- Drive from Dhanushkodi to Karaikalcar 295.3 km
4h 41m₹3,326–4,803Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dhanushkodi to Karaikaltaxi 295.3 km
4h 41m₹4,600–5,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dhanushkodi to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹3,500 and takes 12h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Dhanushkodi to Karaikal is to drive which takes 4h 41m and costs ₹3,300 - ₹4,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Dhanushkodi to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Rameshwaram and arriving at Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Dhanushkodi to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Karaikal via Manamadurai Jn and Thiruvarur Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.
The distance between Dhanushkodi and Karaikal is 384 km. The road distance is 295.3 km.
The best way to get from Dhanushkodi to Karaikal without a car is to train via Manamadurai which takes 9h 16m and costs ₹800 - ₹4,000.
It takes approximately 9h 16m to get from Dhanushkodi to Karaikal, including transfers.
Dhanushkodi to Karaikal bus services, operated by VKV Travels, depart from Rameshwaram station.
Dhanushkodi to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rameswaram station.
The best way to get from Dhanushkodi to Karaikal is to train via Manamadurai which takes 9h 16m and costs ₹800 - ₹4,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 3m.
What companies run services between Dhanushkodi, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a vehicle from Dhanushkodi to Karaikal via Rameswaram, Manamadurai Jn, and Thiruvarur Jn in around 9h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dhanushkodi to Tirumalairayan Pattinam H via Rameshwaram, Sellur, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, and Nagappattinam in around 12h 3m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rameswaram to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Manamadurai Jn to Thiruvarur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Thiruvarur Jn to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Rameswaram to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
Train from Mayiladuturai J to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- vkvtravels.in
Bus from Rameshwaram to Sellur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,300
- Website
- https://www.vkvtravels.in/
- AC Seater
- ₹1,600–2,300
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–5,500
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More Questions & Answers
Dhanushkodi to Karaikal bus services, operated by VKV Travels, arrive at Sellur station.
Dhanushkodi to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Manamadurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dhanushkodi to Karaikal is 295 km. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Dhanushkodi to Karaikal.
There are 62+ hotels available in Karaikal.