There are 5 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 Karaikkudi Jntrain 16362
- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Rameswaramtrain 22661 / ...
9h 3m₹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 33mDrive 268.9 km
- Drive from Velankanni to Dhanushkodicar 268.9 km
4h 18m₹3,025–4,369Taxi
- 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 / ...
11h 34m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Velankanni to Dhanushkodi is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹3,100 and takes 9h 3m.
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 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Velankanni to Dhanushkodi. However, there are services departing from Vellankanni and arriving at Rameswaram via Karaikkudi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.
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 3m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 9h 3m 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 3m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 33m.
What companies run services between Velankanni, India and Dhanushkodi, India?
You can take a train from Vellankanni to Dhanushkodi via Karaikkudi Jn and Rameswaram in around 9h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Dhanushkodi via Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Sellur, and Rameshwaram in around 10h 33m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vellankanni to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- 7h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- vkvtravels.in
Bus from Sellur to Rameshwaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,300
- Website
- https://www.vkvtravels.in/
- AC Seater
- ₹1,600–2,300
- 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 Karaikkudi 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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