There are 4 ways to get from Dhanushkodi to Kottayam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Rameswaram to Kottayamtrain 16344
11h 50m₹694–3,030Bus
- Take the bus from Rameshwaram to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Kottayambus
12h 10m₹1,986–3,137Drive 405.7 km
- Drive from Dhanushkodi to Kottayamcar 405.7 km
6h 37m₹4,543–6,562Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dhanushkodi to Kottayamtaxi 405.7 km
6h 37m₹8,000–10,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dhanushkodi to Kottayam is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹3,100 and takes 11h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Dhanushkodi to Kottayam is to drive which takes 6h 37m and costs ₹4,500 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Dhanushkodi to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Rameshwaram and arriving at Kottayam via Mattuthavani Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Dhanushkodi to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Kottayam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.
The distance between Dhanushkodi and Kottayam is 632 km. The road distance is 405.7 km.
The best way to get from Dhanushkodi to Kottayam without a car is to train which takes 11h 50m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 11h 50m to get from Dhanushkodi to Kottayam, including transfers.
Dhanushkodi to Kottayam bus services, operated by VKV Travels, depart from Rameshwaram station.
Dhanushkodi to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rameswaram station.
The best way to get from Dhanushkodi to Kottayam is to train which takes 11h 50m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,900 - ₹3,200 and takes 12h 10m.
What companies run services between Dhanushkodi, India and Kottayam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Rameswaram to Kottayam once daily. Tickets cost ₹330–2,600 and the journey takes 11h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dhanushkodi to Kottayam via Rameshwaram, Mattuthavani, and Mattuthavani Bus Stop in around 12h 10m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rameswaram to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹330–390
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Rameshwaram to Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,300
- Website
- VKV Travels
- AC Seater
- ₹1,600–2,300
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–380
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–10,000
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Booking & Getting There
Dhanushkodi to Kottayam bus services, operated by VKV Travels, arrive at Mattuthavani station.
Dhanushkodi to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dhanushkodi to Kottayam is 406 km. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from Dhanushkodi to Kottayam.
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