There are 6 ways to get from Velankanni to Dhanushkodi by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Vellankanni to Manamadurai Jntrain 16362 / ...
- Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Pamban Jntrain 16751 / ...
9h₹837–3,243Train via Kāraikudi
cheapest- Take the train from Vellankanni to Karaikkudi Jntrain 16362 / ...
- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Rameswaramtrain 22661 / ...
9h 38m₹704–3,054Bus
- Take the bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Velankanni, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Sellur to Rameshwarambus
10h 23mDrive 268.9 km
- Drive from Velankanni to Dhanushkodicar 268.9 km
4h 18m₹3,017–4,358Taxi
- Take the taxi from Velankanni to Dhanushkoditaxi 268.9 km
4h 18m₹4,200–5,000Bus, train
- Take the bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Velankanni, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Rameswaramtrain 16751 / ...
10h 28m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Velankanni to Dhanushkodi is to train via Kāraikudi which costs ₹700 - ₹3,100 and takes 9h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Velankanni to Dhanushkodi is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Velankanni to Dhanushkodi. However, there are services departing from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Rameshwaram via Sellur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Velankanni to Dhanushkodi. However, there are services departing from Vellankanni and arriving at Pamban Jn via Manamadurai Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
The distance between Velankanni and Dhanushkodi is 376 km. The road distance is 268.9 km.
The best way to get from Velankanni to Dhanushkodi without a car is to train which takes 9h and costs ₹800 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 9h to get from Velankanni to Dhanushkodi, including transfers.
Velankanni to Dhanushkodi bus services, operated by Universal Travels, depart from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu station.
Velankanni to Dhanushkodi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vellankanni station.
The best way to get from Velankanni to Dhanushkodi is to train which takes 9h and costs ₹800 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 23m.
What companies run services between Velankanni, India and Dhanushkodi, India?
You can take a train from Vellankanni to Dhanushkodi via Manamadurai Jn and Pamban Jn in around 9h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Dhanushkodi via Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Sellur, and Rameshwaram in around 10h 23m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vellankanni to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
Train from Manamadurai Jn to Pamban Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Vellankanni to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
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
- Phone
- +91 9865511926
- [email protected]
- Website
- Universal Travels
Bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Universal Travels
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Sellur to Rameshwaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,300
- Website
- VKV Travels
- AC Seater
- ₹1,600–2,300
- Phone
- +91 90035 51105
- [email protected]
- Website
- Air Indiaa Travels
Bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Air Indiaa Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–5,000
KKL Taxi Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 44 91 90 90
- Website
- kkltaxi.business.site
Siva Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 65 89 24 31
- Website
- sivacabs.business.site
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More Questions & Answers
Velankanni to Dhanushkodi bus services, operated by Universal Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Velankanni to Dhanushkodi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Manamadurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Velankanni to Dhanushkodi is 269 km. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Velankanni to Dhanushkodi.
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