There are 8 ways to get from Varanasi to Dhanushkodi by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
best- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane VNS - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Pamban Jntrain
14h 4m₹9,721–22,900Train
cheapest- Take the train from Banaras to Rameswaramtrain 22536
2d 2h₹1,500–8,938Bus via Bengaluru
- Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Bangalore, Karnatakabus Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Bangalore, Karnataka
- Take the bus from Bangalore- Marathahalli to Rameshwarambus
2d 1h₹2,988–4,898Drive 2,263.2 km
- Drive from Varanasi to Dhanushkodicar 2,263.2 km
35h 3m₹25,454–36,766Fly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Madurai (IXM)plane VNS - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Pamban Jntrain
13h 33m₹12,716–23,035Fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane VNS - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Rameswaramtrain
16h 5m₹8,301–19,830Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane VNS - TCR
- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Virudunagar Jntrain
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Rameswaramtrain
15h 16m₹14,591–36,080Bus
- Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5111
2d 7h
Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varanasi to Dhanushkodi is to train which costs ₹1,500 - ₹9,000 and takes 2 days 2h.
The fastest way to get from Varanasi to Dhanushkodi is to fly and train which takes 13h 33m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹23,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Varanasi to Dhanushkodi. However, there are services departing from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh and arriving at Rameshwaram via St Joseph's Indian School/ Malya Hospital and Bangalore- Marathahalli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.
No, there is no direct train from Varanasi to Dhanushkodi. However, there are services departing from Banaras and arriving at Rameswaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.
The distance between Varanasi and Dhanushkodi is 2013 km. The road distance is 2263.2 km.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Dhanushkodi without a car is to bus via Bengaluru which takes 2 days 1h and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,900.
It takes approximately 14h 4m to get from Varanasi to Dhanushkodi, including transfers.
Varanasi to Dhanushkodi bus services, operated by Gajraj Bus Service, depart from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh station.
Varanasi to Dhanushkodi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Banaras station.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Dhanushkodi is to bus via Bengaluru which takes 2 days 1h and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,500 - ₹9,000 and takes 2 days 2h.
What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Dhanushkodi, India?
You can take a bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Dhanushkodi via Bangalore, Karnataka, St Joseph's Indian School/ Malya Hospital, Marathahalli Bridge, Bangalore- Marathahalli, and Rameshwaram in around 2d 1h. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Banaras to Rameswaram once a week. Tickets cost ₹1,100–8,500 and the journey takes 2d 2h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–23,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–23,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Trichy International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–25,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–23,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Madurai via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–21,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Madurai via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–21,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–29,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Madurai via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–24,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–32,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Kolkata, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹15,000–34,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 7m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–26,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–17,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Pamban Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Banaras to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 2h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–8,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,800–3,500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹4,000–5,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹6,500–8,500
Train from Madurai Jn to Pamban Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Tambaram to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
Train from Maniyachchi Jn to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Virudunagar Jn to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- 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
- Phone
- +91 9530045999
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Bangalore, Karnataka
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹1,500–2,100
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- AC Sleeper
- ₹1,500–2,100
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- vkvtravels.in
Bus from Bangalore- Marathahalli to Rameshwaram
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–2,400
- Website
- https://www.vkvtravels.in/
- Seater/ Sleeper
- ₹1,000–2,400
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹850–3,000
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
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More Questions & Answers
Varanasi to Dhanushkodi bus services, operated by Gajraj Bus Service, arrive at Bangalore, Karnataka station.
Varanasi to Dhanushkodi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Rameswaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varanasi to Dhanushkodi is 2263 km. It takes approximately 35h 3m to drive from Varanasi to Dhanushkodi.
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