There are 5 ways to get from Madurai to Dhanushkodi by train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain 16779 / ...
3h 18m₹526–1,696Bus
- Take the bus from Anna Bus Stand to Rameshwarambus
3h 40m₹1,693–2,760Drive 188.1 km
- Drive from Madurai to Dhanushkodicar 188.1 km
3h 13m₹2,146–3,100Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Dhanushkoditaxi 188.1 km
3h 13m₹2,500–3,100Bus via Ramanathapuram
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Ramnad to Rameswarambus
4h 22m
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 Anna Bus Stand and arriving at Rameshwaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
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 180 km. The road distance is 188.1 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Dhanushkodi without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,700.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Madurai to Dhanushkodi, including transfers.
Madurai to Dhanushkodi bus services, operated by VKV Travels, depart from Anna Bus Stand 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 train which takes 3h 18m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,800 and takes 3h 40m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Dhanushkodi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaram once daily. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, VKV Travels operates a bus from Anna Bus Stand to Rameshwaram once daily. Tickets cost ₹1,300–2,300 and the journey takes 3h 20m.
- 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
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Anna Bus Stand to Rameshwaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- 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 VKV Travels, arrive at Rameshwaram 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 142+ hotels available in Dhanushkodi.