There are 6 ways to get from Pathanapuram to Dhanushkodi by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus
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Train via Manamadurai
best- Take the train from Punalur to Manamadurai Jntrain 16361 / ...
- Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Pamban Jntrain 16751 / ...
8h 54m₹1,129–3,604Train
cheapest- Take the train from Auvaneswsarem to Tirunelvelitrain 16730 / ...
- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Rameswaramtrain 22622
13h 25m₹940–3,831Bus
- Take the bus from Punalur to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5111
9h 46m₹976–2,597Drive 345.8 km
- Drive from Pathanapuram to Dhanushkodicar 345.8 km
5h 44m₹3,865–5,583Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pathanapuram to Dhanushkoditaxi 345.8 km
5h 44m₹5,500–7,000Bus via Thenmala
- Take the bus from Thenmala to Madurai Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Rameshwarambus
12h 27m₹1,949–3,191
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pathanapuram to Dhanushkodi is to bus which costs ₹950 - ₹2,600 and takes 9h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Pathanapuram to Dhanushkodi is to drive which takes 5h 44m and costs ₹3,800 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Pathanapuram to Dhanushkodi. However, there are services departing from Pathanapuram and arriving at FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand via Punalur and FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Pathanapuram to Dhanushkodi. However, there are services departing from Punalur and arriving at Pamban Jn via Manamadurai Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
The distance between Pathanapuram and Dhanushkodi is 394 km. The road distance is 345.8 km.
The best way to get from Pathanapuram to Dhanushkodi without a car is to train via Manamadurai which takes 8h 54m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 8h 54m to get from Pathanapuram to Dhanushkodi, including transfers.
Pathanapuram to Dhanushkodi bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Punalur station.
Pathanapuram to Dhanushkodi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Punalur station.
The best way to get from Pathanapuram to Dhanushkodi is to train via Manamadurai which takes 8h 54m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹950 - ₹2,600 and takes 9h 46m.
What companies run services between Pathanapuram, India and Dhanushkodi, India?
You can take a vehicle from Pathanapuram to Dhanushkodi via Punalur, Manamadurai Jn, and Pamban Jn in around 8h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pathanapuram to Dhanushkodi via Punalur, Madurai, FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand, and FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand in around 9h 46m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Punalur to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
Train from Manamadurai Jn to Pamban Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Auvaneswsarem to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
Train from Tirunelveli to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Punalur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,200
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Punalur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–350
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Thenmala to Madurai Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–320
- Website
- KSRTC
- 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
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Mattuthavani to Rameshwaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,300
- Website
- VKV Travels
- AC Seater
- ₹1,600–2,300
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
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Booking & Getting There
Pathanapuram to Dhanushkodi bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Pathanapuram to Dhanushkodi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Manamadurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pathanapuram to Dhanushkodi is 346 km. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Pathanapuram to Dhanushkodi.
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