There are 8 ways to get from Kochi to Dhanushkodi 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 via Palakkad
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Palakkadtrain
- Take the train from Palakkad to Kodaikanal Roadtrain
- Take the train from Kodaikanal Road to Rameswaramtrain
12h 34m₹1,195–4,902Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Manamadurai Jntrain 16361 / ...
- Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain 22661 / ...
14h 4m₹1,085–4,102Bus
- Take the bus from Kochi Vytilla Junction to Maduraibus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
- Take the bus from Madurai to Rameswarambus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
13h 23mDrive 433.1 km
- Drive from Kochi to Dhanushkodicar 433.1 km
7h 36m₹4,859–7,019Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Dhanushkoditaxi 433.1 km
7h 36m₹8,500–11,000Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane COK - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Pamban Jntrain
9h 54m₹7,767–17,110Bus via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the bus from Thoppumpady to Tiruchirappallibus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
- Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Rameswarambus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
15h 17mFly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Madurai (IXM)plane COK - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain
9h 55m₹10,622–20,025
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Dhanushkodi is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹4,100 and takes 14h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Dhanushkodi is to drive which takes 7h 36m and costs ₹4,800 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Dhanushkodi. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Rameswaram via Kochi Vytilla Junction and Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Dhanushkodi. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Rameswaram via Palakkad and Kodaikanal Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 34m.
The distance between Kochi and Dhanushkodi is 582 km. The road distance is 433.1 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Dhanushkodi without a car is to train via Palakkad which takes 12h 34m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹4,900.
It takes approximately 12h 34m to get from Kochi to Dhanushkodi, including transfers.
Kochi to Dhanushkodi bus services, operated by Standard Tours, depart from Kochi Vytilla Junction station.
Kochi to Dhanushkodi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Dhanushkodi is to train via Palakkad which takes 12h 34m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹4,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 23m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Dhanushkodi, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kochi to Dhanushkodi via Ernakulam Jn, Palakkad, Kodaikanal Road, and Rameswaram in around 12h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kochi to Dhanushkodi via Ernakulam, Vythilla Hub, Kochi Vytilla Junction, Madurai, and Rameswaram in around 13h 23m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–17,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–21,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–46,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Palakkad to Kodaikanal Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Kodaikanal Road to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Pamban Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Manamadurai Jn to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
- Website
- Standard Tours
Bus from Kochi Vytilla Junction to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Standard Tours
- Website
- Sri Murugas Travels
Bus from Kochi Vytilla Junction to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sri Murugas Travels
- Phone
- +91 90033 58782
- [email protected]
- Website
- GRM Travels
Bus from Kochi Vytilla Junction to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- GRM Travels
- Website
- MLT Travels
Bus from Kochi Vytilla Junction to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- MLT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9843572972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Jai Vishnu Travels
Bus from Madurai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Jai Vishnu Travels
- Website
- Sharma Transports
Bus from Madurai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Sharma Transports
- Website
- Shama Transport
Bus from Madurai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Shama Transport
- Phone
- +91 89250 36450
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arthi Travels
Bus from Madurai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Arthi Travels
- Website
- Excellent Holidays
Bus from Madurai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Excellent Holidays
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Madurai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- +91 99470 04865
- [email protected]
- Website
- Spice Kerala Holidays
Bus from Thoppumpady to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Spice Kerala Holidays
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- (SBLT) Shri Bhagiyalakshimi Travels
- Website
- Ayya Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Ayya Travels
- Phone
- +91 89399 49730
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri SMS Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- Sri SMS Travels
- Phone
- +91 7094688666
- [email protected]
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
- Website
- Annai Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Annai Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–11,000
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Kochi to Dhanushkodi bus services, operated by Standard Tours, arrive at Madurai station.
Kochi to Dhanushkodi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Dhanushkodi is 433 km. It takes approximately 7h 36m to drive from Kochi to Dhanushkodi.
There are 130+ hotels available in Dhanushkodi.


















