There are 5 ways to get from Varkala to Dhanushkodi by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Varkala to Nagercoil Jntrain 16649 / ...
- Take the train from Nagercoil Jn to Rameswaramtrain 22622
10h 50m₹758–3,461Train via Tirunelveli
cheapest- Take the train from Varkala to Tirunelvelitrain 20636 / ...
- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Rameswaramtrain 22622
10h 54m₹755–3,462Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5530
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5111
12h 50m₹1,282–3,098Drive 378.9 km
- Drive from Varkala to Dhanushkodicar 378.9 km
6h 15m₹4,247–6,134Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Dhanushkoditaxi 378.9 km
6h 15m₹6,000–7,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Dhanushkodi is to train via Tirunelveli which costs ₹750 - ₹3,500 and takes 10h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Dhanushkodi is to drive which takes 6h 15m and costs ₹4,200 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Varkala station to Dhanushkodi. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station and arriving at FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Varkala to Dhanushkodi. However, there are services departing from Varkala and arriving at Rameswaram via Nagercoil Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.
The distance between Varkala and Dhanushkodi is 523 km. The road distance is 378.9 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Dhanushkodi without a car is to train which takes 10h 50m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 10h 50m to get from Varkala to Dhanushkodi, including transfers.
Varkala to Dhanushkodi bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station.
Varkala to Dhanushkodi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varkala station.
The best way to get from Varkala to Dhanushkodi is to train which takes 10h 50m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,100 and takes 12h 50m.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Dhanushkodi, India?
You can take a train from Varkala to Dhanushkodi via Nagercoil Jn and Rameswaram in around 10h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to Dhanushkodi via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand and FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand in around 12h 50m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varkala to Nagercoil Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Nagercoil Jn to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- 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 Varkala to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
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
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,800
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
Kollam Cab
- Phone
- +91 98 95 21 82 40
Kollam Online Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 99 46 26 85 56
- Website
- kollamonlinetaxi.business.site
Smile Taxi Service
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Booking & Getting There
Varkala to Dhanushkodi bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand station.
Varkala to Dhanushkodi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nagercoil Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Dhanushkodi is 379 km. It takes approximately 6h 15m to drive from Varkala to Dhanushkodi.
There are 140+ hotels available in Dhanushkodi.