There are 7 ways to get from Dhanushkodi to Puducherry by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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 Vridhachalam Jntrain 22662
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Villupuram Jntrain 12606 / ...
9h 16m₹854–4,280Train via Mayiladuthurai
cheapest- Take the train from Rameswaram to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 16752 / ...
- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Pondicherrytrain 16862
13h 6m₹764–3,630Bus via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the bus from Rameshwaram - Heyram travels to No.1 Toll Gatebus
- Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli Number Tolgate to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statuebus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
9h 48mDrive 403.1 km
- Drive from Dhanushkodi to Puducherrycar 403.1 km
6h 34m₹3,907–5,643Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dhanushkodi to Puducherrytaxi 403.1 km
6h 34m₹5,000–6,500Train, fly
- Take the train from Rameswaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Pondicherrytrain
11h 52m₹6,234–14,030Bus
- Take the bus from Rameswaram to Maduraibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
- Take the bus from Madurai to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statuebus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
10h 51m
Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dhanushkodi to Puducherry is to train via Mayiladuthurai which costs ₹750 - ₹3,700 and takes 13h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Dhanushkodi to Puducherry is to drive which takes 6h 34m and costs ₹3,900 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Dhanushkodi to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Rameshwaram - Heyram travels and arriving at Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue via Tiruchirappalli Number Tolgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.
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 Jai Vishnu 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 via Tiruchirappalli, which costs and takes 9h 48m.
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 Rameshwaram - Heyram travels, No.1 Toll Gate, and Tiruchirappalli Number Tolgate in around 9h 48m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
- 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 Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Trisulam to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
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
- Phone
- +919500200014
- [email protected]
- Website
- vetritravels.com
Bus from Rameshwaram - Heyram travels to No.1 Toll Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹950–1,900
- Schedules at
- vetritravels.com
- AC Premium Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9994 998 437
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vee Vee bus
Bus from Tiruchirappalli Number Tolgate to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Vee Vee bus
- Website
- Dheena Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli Number Tolgate to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Dheena Travels
Bus from Madurai to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Dheena Travels
- Website
- Monica Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli Number Tolgate to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Monica Travels
Bus from Madurai to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Monica Travels
- 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
- 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
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Madurai to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Phone
- +91 89037 93280
- [email protected]
- Website
- Venky Bus
Bus from Madurai to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Venky Bus
- Website
- Muthumari Travels
Bus from Madurai to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Muthumari Travels
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- Jayavin Travels
Bus from Madurai to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,500
- Schedules at
- Jayavin Travels
Bus from Madurai to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sri Ganesh Transports & Travels
- Phone
- +91 8903 881518
- [email protected]
- Website
- YKT Travels
Bus from Madurai to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- YKT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9444 838 838
- [email protected]
- Website
- PRM Roadways
Bus from Madurai to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- PRM Roadways
- Website
- Laxma Tours & Travels
Bus from Madurai to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Laxma Tours & Travels
- Phone
- +91 98420 39566
- [email protected]
- Website
- New Lucky Travels
Bus from Madurai to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- New Lucky Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
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Booking & Getting There
Dhanushkodi to Puducherry bus services, operated by Jai Vishnu Travels, arrive at Madurai 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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