There are 5 ways to get from Madurai to Dhanushkodi by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Madurai to Rameswarambus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
3h 17mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain 16779 / ...
3h 18m₹526–1,696Drive 188.1 km
- Drive from Madurai to Dhanushkodicar 188.1 km
3h 13m₹2,108–3,045Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Dhanushkoditaxi 188.1 km
3h 13m₹2,500–3,100Bus via Rameshwaram
- Take the bus from Sellur to Rameshwarambus
3h 50m₹1,695–2,761
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Dhanushkodi is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹1,700 and takes 3h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Dhanushkodi is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Dhanushkodi. However, there are services departing from Madurai and arriving at Rameswaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Dhanushkodi. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Rameswaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
The distance between Madurai and Dhanushkodi is 188 km. The road distance is 188.1 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Dhanushkodi without a car is to bus which takes 3h 17m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Madurai to Dhanushkodi, including transfers.
Madurai to Dhanushkodi bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Madurai station.
Madurai to Dhanushkodi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Dhanushkodi is to bus which takes 3h 17m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹500 - ₹1,700 and takes 3h 18m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Dhanushkodi, India?
SLGT Travels operates a bus from Madurai to Rameswaram 3 times a day, and the journey takes 3h. Mahadev Travels also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaram once daily. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Madurai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Madurai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Sellur to Rameshwaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,300
- Website
- VKV Travels
- AC Seater
- ₹1,600–2,300
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,500–3,100
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 452 288 8999
- Website
- madurai.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Madurai Friends Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 999 466 7777
- Website
- maduraifriendstrackcalltaxi.com
Maniraja Travels
- Phone
- +91 730 551 2453
- Website
- maduraimanirajatravels.in
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Booking & Getting There
Madurai to Dhanushkodi bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Rameswaram station.
Madurai to Dhanushkodi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Rameswaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Dhanushkodi is 188 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Madurai to Dhanushkodi.
There are 143+ hotels available in Dhanushkodi.









