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 12654 / ...
9h 52m₹854–4,280Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Rameswaram to Thanjavurtrain 16752 / ...
- Take the bus from Thanjavur to Puducherrybus
13h 19m₹724–2,880Bus
- Take the bus from Rameshwaram to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Pondicherrybus
10h₹2,486–4,957Drive 403.1 km
- Drive from Dhanushkodi to Puducherrycar 403.1 km
6h 34m₹4,535–6,550Taxi
- 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 16m₹764–3,630
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dhanushkodi to Puducherry is to train and bus which costs ₹700 - ₹2,900 and takes 13h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Dhanushkodi to Puducherry is to drive which takes 6h 34m and costs ₹4,500 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Dhanushkodi to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Rameshwaram and arriving at Pondicherry via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.
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 52m.
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 52m and costs ₹850 - ₹4,300.
It takes approximately 9h 52m to get from Dhanushkodi to Puducherry, including transfers.
Dhanushkodi to Puducherry bus services, operated by VKV Travels, depart from Rameshwaram 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 52m and costs ₹850 - ₹4,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹2,400 - ₹5,000 and takes 10h.
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 52m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dhanushkodi to Pondicherry via Rameshwaram, Mattuthavani, and Madurai in around 10h.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rameswaram to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
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 Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Rameswaram to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- vkvtravels.in
Bus from Rameshwaram to Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,300
- Website
- https://www.vkvtravels.in/
- AC Seater
- ₹1,600–2,300
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,200
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Thanjavur to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–750
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
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More Questions & Answers
Dhanushkodi to Puducherry bus services, operated by VKV Travels, arrive at Mattuthavani 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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