There are 4 ways to get from Dhanushkodi to Kothamangalam 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 Rameswaram to Aluvatrain 16344
12h 11m₹699–2,850Bus
- Take the bus from Rameswaram to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Palanibus
- Take the bus from Palani to Kothamangalambus
14h 36mDrive 386.2 km
- Drive from Dhanushkodi to Kothamangalamcar 386.2 km
6h 43m₹3,746–5,410Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dhanushkodi to Kothamangalamtaxi 386.2 km
6h 43m₹7,500–9,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dhanushkodi to Kothamangalam is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹2,900 and takes 12h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Dhanushkodi to Kothamangalam is to drive which takes 6h 43m and costs ₹3,700 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Dhanushkodi to Kothamangalam. However, there are services departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Kothamangalam via Madurai and Palani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Dhanushkodi to Kothamangalam. However, there are services departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Aluva via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 11m.
The distance between Dhanushkodi and Kothamangalam is 587 km. The road distance is 386.2 km.
The best way to get from Dhanushkodi to Kothamangalam without a car is to train which takes 12h 11m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 12h 11m to get from Dhanushkodi to Kothamangalam, including transfers.
Dhanushkodi to Kothamangalam bus services, operated by Jai Vishnu Travels, depart from Rameswaram station.
Dhanushkodi to Kothamangalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rameswaram station.
The best way to get from Dhanushkodi to Kothamangalam is to train which takes 12h 11m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 36m.
What companies run services between Dhanushkodi, India and Kothamangalam, Kerala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Rameswaram to Aluva once daily. Tickets cost ₹300–2,300 and the journey takes 9h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dhanushkodi to Kothamangalam via Rameswaram, Madurai, and Palani in around 14h 36m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rameswaram to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
- Phone
- +91 9843572972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Jai Vishnu Travels
Bus from Rameswaram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Jai Vishnu Travels
- Website
- Excellent Holidays
Bus from Rameswaram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Excellent Holidays
- Phone
- +91 89250 36450
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arthi Travels
Bus from Rameswaram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Arthi Travels
Bus from Madurai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Arthi Travels
- Website
- Shama Transport
Bus from Rameswaram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Shama Transport
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Rameswaram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- +91 97875 24434
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kingfisher Connect
Bus from Rameswaram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Kingfisher Connect
- Website
- Suriya Busline
Bus from Rameswaram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Suriya Busline
- Website
- SPS Travels India
Bus from Rameswaram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- SPS Travels India
Bus from Madurai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- SPS Travels India
- Website
- Star Travels
Bus from Madurai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- Star Travels
- Website
- Sri Amarnath Travels
Bus from Madurai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Sri Amarnath Travels
- Website
- Standard Tours
Bus from Madurai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Standard Tours
- Phone
- +91 9842099223
- Website
- Kt Giri
Bus from Madurai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Kt Giri
- Website
- SNST Bus Lines
Bus from Madurai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- SNST Bus Lines
- Website
- Vpm Travels
Bus from Madurai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Vpm Travels
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Palani to Kothamangalam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–550
- Website
- KSRTC
- AC Sleeper
- ₹410–550
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,500
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Booking & Getting There
Dhanushkodi to Kothamangalam bus services, operated by Jai Vishnu Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Dhanushkodi to Kothamangalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Aluva station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dhanushkodi to Kothamangalam is 386 km. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from Dhanushkodi to Kothamangalam.
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