There are 7 ways to get from Dhanushkodi to Nilambūr by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Dindigul
best- Take the train from Rameswaram to Dindigul Jntrain
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Palakkadtrain
- Take the train from Palakkad to Nilambur Roadtrain
13h 3m₹854–4,530Bus
- Take the bus from Rameshwaram to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Perinthalmannabus
- Take the bus from Perinthalmanna to Nilamburbus
15h 42m₹2,091–3,587Drive 502.6 km
- Drive from Dhanushkodi to Nilambūrcar 502.6 km
7h 57m₹5,669–8,188Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dhanushkodi to Nilambūrtaxi 502.6 km
7h 57m₹11,000–14,000Taxi, fly
- Take the taxi from Dhanushkodi to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane IXM - CCJ
- Take the taxi from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Nilambūrtaxi
7h 54m₹13,267–16,452Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rameswaram to Ramnadbus
- Take the bus from Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thrissur, Keralabus
- Take the train from Punkunnam to Nilambur Roadtrain
16h 47mTrain
- Take the train from Rameswaram to Coimbatore Jntrain
- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Palakkadtrain
- Take the train from Palakkad to Nilambur Roadtrain
16h 55m₹914–4,930
Madurai (IXM) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dhanushkodi to Nilambūr is to train via Dindigul which costs ₹850 - ₹4,600 and takes 13h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Dhanushkodi to Nilambūr is to taxi and fly which takes 7h 54m and costs ₹13,000 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Dhanushkodi to Nilambūr. However, there are services departing from Rameshwaram and arriving at Nilambur via Madurai and Perinthalmanna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Dhanushkodi to Nilambūr. However, there are services departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Nilambur Road via Dindigul Jn and Palakkad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 3m.
The distance between Dhanushkodi and Nilambūr is 533 km. The road distance is 502.6 km.
The best way to get from Dhanushkodi to Nilambūr without a car is to train via Dindigul which takes 13h 3m and costs ₹850 - ₹4,600.
It takes approximately 13h 3m to get from Dhanushkodi to Nilambūr, including transfers.
Dhanushkodi to Nilambūr bus services, operated by VKV Travels, depart from Rameshwaram station.
Dhanushkodi to Nilambūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rameswaram station.
The best way to get from Dhanushkodi to Nilambūr is to train via Dindigul which takes 13h 3m and costs ₹850 - ₹4,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹2,000 - ₹3,600 and takes 15h 42m.
What companies run services between Dhanushkodi, India and Nilambūr, India?
You can take a vehicle from Dhanushkodi to Nilambur Road via Rameswaram, Dindigul Jn, and Palakkad in around 13h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dhanushkodi to Nilambur via Rameshwaram, Mattuthavani, Madurai, and Perinthalmanna in around 15h 42m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Calicut International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–12,000
Flights from Madurai to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–12,000
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Madurai to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–12,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Madurai to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–12,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rameswaram to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Dindigul Jn to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Palakkad to Nilambur Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Punkunnam to Nilambur Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Rameswaram to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,300
Train from Coimbatore Jn to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Palakkad to Nilambur Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Rameshwaram to Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- 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 Madurai to Perinthalmanna
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–700
- Website
- KSRTC
- Super Fast Premium
- ₹500–700
Bus from Perinthalmanna to Nilambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹45–130
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Rameswaram to Ramnad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹40–650
- Website
- TNSTC
- Website
- Sri Kumaran Travels
Bus from Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Sri Kumaran Travels
- Website
- Standard Tours
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thrissur, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Standard Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–14,000
Fastway Travels
- Phone
- +91 90 37 44 40 07
- Website
- fastwaytravels.com
Jaithram Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 45 30 45 52
- Website
- jaithramcabs.in
Smart Taxi
- Phone
- +91 98 95 05 35 65
- Website
- smarttaxiservice.in
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More Questions & Answers
Dhanushkodi to Nilambūr bus services, operated by VKV Travels, arrive at Mattuthavani station.
Dhanushkodi to Nilambūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dindigul Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dhanushkodi to Nilambūr is 503 km. It takes approximately 7h 57m to drive from Dhanushkodi to Nilambūr.
There are 39+ hotels available in Nilambūr.














