There are 6 ways to get from Puducherry to Dhanushkodi by train, bus (Flixbus), 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, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Puducherry to Thanjavurbus
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Rameswaramtrain 16751 / ...
13h 26m₹727–2,834Bus
- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5111
9h 59m₹1,528–3,471Drive 402.2 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Dhanushkodicar 402.2 km
6h 38m₹4,567–6,596Taxi
- 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₹768–3,585
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Dhanushkodi is to bus and train which costs ₹700 - ₹2,900 and takes 13h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Dhanushkodi is to drive which takes 6h 38m and costs ₹4,500 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Dhanushkodi. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.
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 Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Pondicherry 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, which costs ₹1,500 - ₹3,500 and takes 9h 59m.
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 to Dhanushkodi via Madurai, FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand, and FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand in around 9h 59m.
- 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 Thanjavur to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
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
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- 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 Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Madurai 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.
There are 143+ hotels available in Dhanushkodi.