There are 5 ways to get from Tamil Nādu to Dhanushkodi by train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Rameswaramtrain 22661 / ...
11h 46m₹699–2,953Bus via Koyambedu
- Take the bus from Koyambedu to Rameswarambus
13h 51m₹1,388–2,886Drive 551.3 km
- Drive from Chennai to Dhanushkodicar 551.3 km
8h 48m₹6,221–8,986Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Dhanushkoditaxi 551.3 km
8h 48m₹12,000–15,000Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5111
14h 5m₹1,238–3,487
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tamil Nādu to Dhanushkodi is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹3,000 and takes 11h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Tamil Nādu to Dhanushkodi is to drive which takes 8h 48m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹9,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tamil Nādu to Dhanushkodi. However, there are services departing from Payaigada and arriving at Rameswaram via Koyambedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Tamil Nādu to Dhanushkodi. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Rameswaram via Chennai Egmore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 46m.
The distance between Tamil Nādu and Dhanushkodi is 623 km. The road distance is 551.3 km.
The best way to get from Tamil Nādu to Dhanushkodi without a car is to train which takes 11h 46m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 11h 46m to get from Tamil Nādu to Dhanushkodi, including transfers.
Tamil Nādu to Dhanushkodi bus services, operated by VKV Travels, depart from Koyambedu station.
Tamil Nādu to Dhanushkodi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Tamil Nādu to Dhanushkodi is to train which takes 11h 46m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Koyambedu, which costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,900 and takes 13h 51m.
What companies run services between Tamil Nādu, India and Dhanushkodi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Rameswaram 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 10h 25m. Alternatively, VKV Travels operates a bus from Koyambedu to Rameswaram once daily. Tickets cost ₹1,000–2,400 and the journey takes 11h 49m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–390
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,500
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Koyambedu to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–2,400
- Website
- VKV Travels
- AC Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹1,000–2,200
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹850–3,000
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 48m
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–15,000
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Tamil Nādu to Dhanushkodi bus services, operated by VKV Travels, arrive at Rameswaram station.
Tamil Nādu to Dhanushkodi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Rameswaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tamil Nādu to Dhanushkodi is 551 km. It takes approximately 8h 48m to drive from Tamil Nādu to Dhanushkodi.
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