There are 4 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 / ...
8h 46m₹704–3,130Bus
- Take the bus from Rameswaram to Tiruchirappallibus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Velankanni Bus standbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
8h 52mDrive 268.9 km
- Drive from Dhanushkodi to Velankannicar 268.9 km
4h 18m₹3,011–4,350Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dhanushkodi to Velankannitaxi 268.9 km
4h 18m₹4,200–5,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dhanushkodi to Velankanni is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹3,200 and takes 8h 46m.
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 Rameswaram and arriving at Velankanni Bus stand via Tiruchirappalli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.
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 8h 46m.
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 8h 46m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 8h 46m to get from Dhanushkodi to Velankanni, including transfers.
Dhanushkodi to Velankanni bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Rameswaram 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 8h 46m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 52m.
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 8h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dhanushkodi to Velankanni Bus stand via Rameswaram and Tiruchirappalli in around 8h 52m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rameswaram to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- [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 Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–5,000
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Booking & Getting There
Dhanushkodi to Velankanni bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Tiruchirappalli 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.
There are 42+ hotels available in Velankanni.






