There are 5 ways to get from Kottayam to Dhanushkodi by bus (Flixbus), train, car, taxi, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kottayam to Mattuthavani Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5111
11h 41m₹1,002–1,692Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kottayam to Manamadurai Jntrain 16361
- Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain 22661 / ...
13h 28m₹749–3,516Drive 412.9 km
- Drive from Kottayam to Dhanushkodicar 412.9 km
6h 50m₹4,642–6,705Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Dhanushkoditaxi 412.9 km
6h 50m₹8,000–10,000Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Kottayam to Mattuthavani Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Rameshwarambus
12h 9m₹1,982–3,142
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Dhanushkodi is to bus which costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,700 and takes 11h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Dhanushkodi is to drive which takes 6h 50m and costs ₹4,600 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Dhanushkodi. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Kottayam to Dhanushkodi. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Rameswaram via Manamadurai Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 28m.
The distance between Kottayam and Dhanushkodi is 442 km. The road distance is 412.9 km.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Dhanushkodi without a car is to bus which takes 11h 41m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,700.
It takes approximately 11h 41m to get from Kottayam to Dhanushkodi, including transfers.
Kottayam to Dhanushkodi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.
Kottayam to Dhanushkodi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Dhanushkodi is to bus which takes 11h 41m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹750 - ₹3,600 and takes 13h 28m.
What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Dhanushkodi, India?
You can take a bus from Kottayam to Dhanushkodi via Mattuthavani Bus Stop, FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand, and FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand in around 11h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kottayam to Dhanushkodi via Manamadurai Jn and Rameswaram in around 13h 28m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
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 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kottayam to Mattuthavani Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–390
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Kottayam to Mattuthavani Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–390
- 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
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- vkvtravels.in
Bus from Mattuthavani to Rameshwaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,300
- Website
- https://www.vkvtravels.in/
- AC Seater
- ₹1,600–2,300
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–10,000
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More Questions & Answers
Kottayam to Dhanushkodi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Mattuthavani Bus Stop station.
Kottayam to Dhanushkodi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Manamadurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Dhanushkodi is 413 km. It takes approximately 6h 50m to drive from Kottayam to Dhanushkodi.
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