There are 5 ways to get from Dhanushkodi to Velankanni by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Rameswaram to Karaikkudi Jntrain 22662 / ...
- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Vellankannitrain 16361
9h 6m₹704–3,130Bus
- Take the bus from Rameshwaram to Sellurbus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
10h 12mDrive 268.9 km
- Drive from Dhanushkodi to Velankannicar 268.9 km
4h 18m₹3,025–4,369Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dhanushkodi to Velankannitaxi 268.9 km
4h 18m₹4,200–5,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Rameswaram to Thanjavurtrain 16752 / ...
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
10h 18m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dhanushkodi to Velankanni is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹3,200 and takes 9h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Dhanushkodi to Velankanni is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Dhanushkodi to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Rameshwaram and arriving at Velankanni, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Dhanushkodi to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Vellankanni via Karaikkudi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.
The distance between Dhanushkodi and Velankanni is 376 km. The road distance is 268.9 km.
The best way to get from Dhanushkodi to Velankanni without a car is to train which takes 9h 6m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 9h 6m to get from Dhanushkodi to Velankanni, including transfers.
Dhanushkodi to Velankanni bus services, operated by VKV Travels, depart from Rameshwaram station.
Dhanushkodi to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rameswaram station.
The best way to get from Dhanushkodi to Velankanni is to train which takes 9h 6m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 12m.
What companies run services between Dhanushkodi, India and Velankanni, India?
You can take a vehicle from Dhanushkodi to Vellankanni via Rameswaram and Karaikkudi Jn in around 9h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dhanushkodi to Velankanni, Tamil Nadu via Rameshwaram, Sellur, and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 10h 12m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rameswaram to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Vellankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
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 Sellur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,300
- Website
- https://www.vkvtravels.in/
- AC Seater
- ₹1,600–2,300
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–5,000
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More Questions & Answers
Dhanushkodi to Velankanni bus services, operated by VKV Travels, arrive at Sellur station.
Dhanushkodi to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikkudi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dhanushkodi to Velankanni is 269 km. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Dhanushkodi to Velankanni.
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