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How to get fromDhanushkodi to Puducherryby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Dhanushkodi to Puducherry by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Rameswaram to Vridhachalam Jntrain train 22662
    2. Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Villupuram Jntrain train 12606 / ...
    9h 16m
    ₹854–4,280

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Rameswaram to Thanjavurtrain train 16752 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Thanjavur to Puducherrybus bus
    12h 35m
    ₹724–2,880

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rameswaram to Tiruchirappallibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statuebus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    9h 48m
    ₹2,074–4,531

  4. Drive  403.1 km

    1. Drive from Dhanushkodi to Puducherrycar car 403.1 km
    6h 34m
    ₹4,514–6,520

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Dhanushkodi to Puducherrytaxi taxi 403.1 km
    6h 34m
    ₹5,000–6,500

  6. Train via Mayiladuthurai

    1. Take the train from Rameswaram to Mayiladuturai Jtrain train 16752 / ...
    2. Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Pondicherrytrain train 16862
    13h 6m
    ₹764–3,630

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  • Distance: 499.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 16m

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 48m.

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