There are 7 ways to get from Kochi to Dhanushkodi by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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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 17m₹883–4,470Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Manamadurai Jntrain 16361
- Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain 22661 / ...
14h 31m₹772–3,681Bus via Thrissur
- Take the bus from Angamaly to Thrissur, Keralabus
- Take the bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Sellur to Rameshwarambus
15h 8mDrive 433.1 km
- Drive from Kochi to Dhanushkodicar 433.1 km
7h 36m₹4,869–7,033Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Dhanushkoditaxi 433.1 km
7h 36m₹8,500–11,000Fly, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Madurai (IXM)plane COK - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Pamban Jntrain
12h 45m₹9,800–18,103Bus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Mattuthavani Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5111
15h 12m₹1,085–1,823
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Madurai (IXM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Dhanushkodi is to bus which costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,900 and takes 15h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Dhanushkodi is to drive which takes 7h 36m and costs ₹4,800 - ₹7,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Dhanushkodi. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Rameshwaram via Angamaly, Thrissur, Kerala and Sellur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 8m.
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 17m.
The distance between Kochi and Dhanushkodi is 574 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 17m and costs ₹850 - ₹4,500.
It takes approximately 12h 17m to get from Kochi to Dhanushkodi, including transfers.
Kochi to Dhanushkodi bus services, operated by Merlin Connect, depart from Angamaly 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 17m and costs ₹850 - ₹4,500. Alternatively, you can bus via Thrissur, which costs and takes 15h 8m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Dhanushkodi, India?
You can take a train from Ernakulam Jn to Dhanushkodi via Palakkad, Kodaikanal Road, and Rameswaram in around 12h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ernakulam to Dhanushkodi via Angamaly, Angamaly, Thrissur, Kerala, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Sellur, and Rameshwaram in around 15h 8m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–15,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–15,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–15,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–15,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–33,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Madurai Jn to Pamban Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- vkvtravels.in
Bus from Sellur to Rameshwaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,300
- Website
- https://www.vkvtravels.in/
- AC Seater
- ₹1,600–2,300
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Ernakulam to Mattuthavani Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–480
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–850
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Kochi to Dhanushkodi bus services, operated by Merlin Connect, arrive at Thrissur, Kerala 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.
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