There are 8 ways to get from Vellore to Dhanushkodi by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Vellore to Maduraibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Madurai to Rameswarambus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
11h 42mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Rameswaramtrain 16779
14h 33m₹729–3,209Train via Virudhachalam
- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Vridhachalam Jntrain 22605 / ...
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Rameswaramtrain 22661
11h 48m₹793–3,719Drive 501.1 km
- Drive from Vellore to Dhanushkodicar 501.1 km
7h 49m₹5,617–8,113Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vellore to Dhanushkoditaxi 501.1 km
7h 49m₹12,000–15,000Bus, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Pamban Jntrain
10h 30m₹7,143–11,755Bus via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the bus from Vellore to Trichybus V995ab
- Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli Airport to Rameshwaram - Heyram travelsbus
12h 45m₹1,522–3,096Bus, fly to Madurai, train
- Take the bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain
10h 36m₹5,998–11,170
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vellore to Dhanushkodi is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹3,300 and takes 14h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Vellore to Dhanushkodi is to drive which takes 7h 49m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Vellore to Dhanushkodi. However, there are services departing from Vellore and arriving at Rameswaram via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Vellore to Dhanushkodi. However, there are services departing from Vellore Cant and arriving at Rameswaram via Vridhachalam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 48m.
The distance between Vellore and Dhanushkodi is 573 km. The road distance is 501.1 km.
The best way to get from Vellore to Dhanushkodi without a car is to bus which takes 11h 42m and costs .
It takes approximately 11h 42m to get from Vellore to Dhanushkodi, including transfers.
Vellore to Dhanushkodi bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Vellore station.
Vellore to Dhanushkodi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vellore Cant station.
The best way to get from Vellore to Dhanushkodi is to bus which takes 11h 42m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Virudhachalam, which costs ₹750 - ₹3,800 and takes 11h 48m.
What companies run services between Vellore, India and Dhanushkodi, India?
You can take a bus from Vellore to Dhanushkodi via Madurai and Rameswaram in around 11h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Vellore Cant to Dhanushkodi via Vridhachalam Jn and Rameswaram in around 11h 48m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vellore Cant to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 Tiruchchirapali to Pamban Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Vellore Cant to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹360–440
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,800
Train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Vellore to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Madurai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Vellore to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Madurai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
Bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Vellore to Trichy
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- +919500200014
- [email protected]
- Website
- vetritravels.com
Bus from Tiruchirappalli Airport to Rameshwaram - Heyram travels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹950–1,900
- Schedules at
- vetritravels.com
- AC Premium Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 49m
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–15,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 88 89 99
- Website
- vellore.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
I Square Taxi
- Phone
- +91 90 43 99 66 99
- Website
- isquaretaxi.in
Maya Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 22 44 55
- Website
- mayacalltaxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Vellore to Dhanushkodi bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Vellore to Dhanushkodi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vellore to Dhanushkodi is 501 km. It takes approximately 7h 49m to drive from Vellore to Dhanushkodi.
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