There are 6 ways to get from Ottapalam to Dhanushkodi by train, bus, car, or taxi
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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
10h 25m₹838–4,140Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ottappalam to Coimbatore Jntrain 06458 / ...
- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Rameswaramtrain 16618
14h 18m₹788–3,789Train, bus
- Take the train from Ottappalam to Tiruppurtrain
- Take the bus from Tirupur, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Ramnad to Rameswarambus
11h 50mDrive 437.4 km
- Drive from Ottapalam to Dhanushkodicar 437.4 km
7h 8m₹4,920–7,106Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ottapalam to Dhanushkoditaxi 437.4 km
7h 8m₹9,500–12,000Bus
- Take the bus from Kuzhalmannam to Palanibus
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Sellur to Rameshwarambus
13h 36m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ottapalam to Dhanushkodi is to train which costs ₹750 - ₹3,800 and takes 14h 18m.
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 Rameshwaram via Kuzhalmannam, Palani, Tamil Nadu and Sellur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 36m.
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 10h 25m.
The distance between Ottapalam and Dhanushkodi is 454 km. The road distance is 437.4 km.
The best way to get from Ottapalam to Dhanushkodi without a car is to train via Nilakkottai which takes 10h 25m and costs ₹800 - ₹4,200.
It takes approximately 10h 25m 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 10h 25m and costs ₹800 - ₹4,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 36m.
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 10h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ottappalam to Dhanushkodi via Palakkad, Palakkad, Kuzhalmannam, Palani, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Sellur, and Rameshwaram in around 13h 36m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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 Ottappalam to Tiruppur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Ottappalam to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,300
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–2,300
- Schedules at
- omio.com
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
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Ramnad to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹40–650
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from Ramnad to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–270
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kuzhalmannam to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–220
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–12,000
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More Questions & Answers
Ottapalam to Dhanushkodi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Palani 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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