There are 6 ways to get from Dhanushkodi to Puducherry by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Rameswaram to Vridhachalam Jntrain 22662
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Villupuram Jntrain 12606 / ...
9h 16m₹854–4,280Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Rameswaram to Thanjavurtrain 16752 / ...
- Take the bus from Thanjavur to Puducherrybus
12h 35m₹724–2,880Bus
- Take the bus from Rameswaram to Tiruchirappallibus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statuebus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
9h 52mDrive 403.1 km
- Drive from Dhanushkodi to Puducherrycar 403.1 km
6h 34m₹4,514–6,520Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dhanushkodi to Puducherrytaxi 403.1 km
6h 34m₹5,000–6,500Train via Mayiladuthurai
- Take the train from Rameswaram to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 16752 / ...
- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Pondicherrytrain 16862
13h 6m₹764–3,630
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dhanushkodi to Puducherry is to train and bus which costs ₹700 - ₹2,900 and takes 12h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Dhanushkodi to Puducherry is to drive which takes 6h 34m and costs ₹4,500 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Dhanushkodi to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue via Tiruchirappalli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Dhanushkodi to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Pondicherry via Vridhachalam Jn and Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.
The distance between Dhanushkodi and Puducherry is 500 km. The road distance is 403.1 km.
The best way to get from Dhanushkodi to Puducherry without a car is to train which takes 9h 16m and costs ₹850 - ₹4,300.
It takes approximately 9h 16m to get from Dhanushkodi to Puducherry, including transfers.
Dhanushkodi to Puducherry bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Rameswaram station.
Dhanushkodi to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rameswaram station.
The best way to get from Dhanushkodi to Puducherry is to train which takes 9h 16m and costs ₹850 - ₹4,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 52m.
What companies run services between Dhanushkodi, India and Puducherry, India?
You can take a vehicle from Dhanushkodi to Pondicherry via Rameswaram, Vridhachalam Jn, and Villupuram Jn in around 9h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dhanushkodi to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue via Rameswaram and Tiruchirappalli in around 9h 52m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rameswaram to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 37 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 Rameswaram to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Rameswaram to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Rameswaram to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Rameswaram to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 9119900371
- [email protected]
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Thanjavur to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–750
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
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Booking & Getting There
Dhanushkodi to Puducherry bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Tiruchirappalli station.
Dhanushkodi to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dhanushkodi to Puducherry is 403 km. It takes approximately 6h 34m to drive from Dhanushkodi to Puducherry.
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