There are 6 ways to get from Ottapalam to Dhanushkodi by train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train via Nilakkottai
best- Take the train from Palakkad to Kodaikanal Roadtrain 16731
- Take the train from Kodaikanal Road to Rameswaramtrain 16779
9h 59m₹838–4,140Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ottappalam to Coimbatore Jntrain 16382 / ...
- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Rameswaramtrain 16618
12h 46m₹788–3,789Bus
- Take the bus from Kuzhalmannam to Pollachibus
- Take the bus from Pollachi to Rameswarambus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
11h 18mDrive 437.5 km
- Drive from Ottapalam to Dhanushkodicar 437.5 km
7h 8m₹4,904–7,083Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ottapalam to Dhanushkoditaxi 437.5 km
7h 8m₹9,500–12,000Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Palakkad to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5111
13h 40m₹1,125–2,765
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ottapalam to Dhanushkodi is to train which costs ₹750 - ₹3,800 and takes 12h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Ottapalam to Dhanushkodi is to drive which takes 7h 8m and costs ₹4,900 - ₹7,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Ottapalam to Dhanushkodi. However, there are services departing from Palakkad and arriving at Rameswaram via Kuzhalmannam and Pollachi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Ottapalam to Dhanushkodi. However, there are services departing from Ottappalam and arriving at Rameswaram via Palakkad and Kodaikanal Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.
The distance between Ottapalam and Dhanushkodi is 454 km. The road distance is 437.5 km.
The best way to get from Ottapalam to Dhanushkodi without a car is to train via Nilakkottai which takes 9h 59m and costs ₹800 - ₹4,200.
It takes approximately 9h 59m to get from Ottapalam to Dhanushkodi, including transfers.
Ottapalam to Dhanushkodi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kuzhalmannam station.
Ottapalam to Dhanushkodi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Palakkad station.
The best way to get from Ottapalam to Dhanushkodi is to train via Nilakkottai which takes 9h 59m and costs ₹800 - ₹4,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 18m.
What companies run services between Ottapalam, India and Dhanushkodi, India?
You can take a train from Ottappalam to Dhanushkodi via Palakkad, Kodaikanal Road, and Rameswaram in around 9h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ottappalam to Dhanushkodi via Palakkad, Palakkad, Kuzhalmannam, Pollachi, and Rameswaram in around 11h 18m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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 Ottappalam to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Coimbatore Jn to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,300
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kuzhalmannam to Pollachi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹60–140
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Palakkad to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–370
- Website
- KSRTC
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Pollachi to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–850
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–12,000
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Booking & Getting There
Ottapalam to Dhanushkodi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Pollachi station.
Ottapalam to Dhanushkodi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kodaikanal Road station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottapalam to Dhanushkodi is 437 km. It takes approximately 7h 8m to drive from Ottapalam to Dhanushkodi.
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