There are 6 ways to get from Puducherry to Dhanushkodi by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Virudhachalam
best- Take the train from Pondicherry to Vridhachalam Jntrain 16857 / ...
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Rameswaramtrain 22661
9h 31m₹751–3,407Bus via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Tiruchirappallibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Rameswarambus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
10h 27mDrive 402.2 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Dhanushkodicar 402.2 km
6h 38m₹4,495–6,493Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Dhanushkoditaxi 402.2 km
6h 38m₹5,000–6,500Train
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Cuddalore Port Jn.train 16861
- Take the train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Rameswaramtrain 16751 / ...
12h 3m₹768–3,585Bus
- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Tindivanambus
- Take the bus from Tindivanam to Rameswarambus
12h 32m₹1,160–3,262
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Dhanushkodi is to train via Virudhachalam which costs ₹750 - ₹3,500 and takes 9h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Dhanushkodi is to drive which takes 6h 38m and costs ₹4,400 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Dhanushkodi. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue and arriving at Rameswaram via Tiruchirappalli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Dhanushkodi. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Rameswaram via Vridhachalam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.
The distance between Puducherry and Dhanushkodi is 500 km. The road distance is 402.2 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Dhanushkodi without a car is to train via Virudhachalam which takes 9h 31m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 9h 31m to get from Puducherry to Dhanushkodi, including transfers.
Puducherry to Dhanushkodi bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue station.
Puducherry to Dhanushkodi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Dhanushkodi is to train via Virudhachalam which takes 9h 31m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can bus via Tiruchirappalli, which costs and takes 10h 27m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Dhanushkodi, India?
You can take a train from Pondicherry to Dhanushkodi via Vridhachalam Jn and Rameswaram in around 9h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Dhanushkodi via Tiruchirappalli and Rameswaram in around 10h 27m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pondicherry to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
Train from Pondicherry to Cuddalore Port Jn.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- 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 Cuddalore Port Jn. to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry to Tindivanam
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹450–1,900
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Tindivanam to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹330–900
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹550–900
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
Devaki Travels
- Phone
- +91 413 225 7199
- Website
- devakitravels.com
Golden Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 91 94 44 22
- Website
- goldentoursandtravels.com
Royal Travels Cabs
- Phone
- +91 22 33 55 33 55
- Website
- royaltravelscabs.com
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Booking & Getting There
Puducherry to Dhanushkodi bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Tiruchirappalli station.
Puducherry to Dhanushkodi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Dhanushkodi is 402 km. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from Puducherry to Dhanushkodi.
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