There are 5 ways to get from Alappuzha to Sankarankovil by bus, train, car, or taxi
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 Alappuzha to Thiruvallabus
- Take the bus from Thiruvalla to Kottakarrabus
- Take the bus from Kottarakara to Puliyangudibus
5h 37m₹1,025–1,702Train
cheapest- Take the train from Alappuzha to Kollam Jntrain 12075 / ...
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Sankarankoviltrain 16102 / ...
6h 23m₹287–2,254Drive 177.2 km
- Drive from Alappuzha to Sankarankovilcar 177.2 km
2h 57m₹2,022–2,920Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alappuzha to Sankarankoviltaxi 177.2 km
2h 57m₹4,100–4,900Train via Kayamkulam
- Take the train from Alappuzha to Kayankulamtrain 12075 / ...
- Take the train from Kayankulam to Sankarankoviltrain 16328 / ...
7h 24m₹292–2,342
Alappuzha to Sankarankovil by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alappuzha to Sankarankovil is to train via Kayamkulam which costs ₹290 - ₹2,400 and takes 7h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Alappuzha to Sankarankovil is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹3,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Alappuzha to Sankarankovil. However, there are services departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Puliyangudi via Thiruvalla and Kottarakara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Alappuzha to Sankarankovil. However, there are services departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Sankarankovil via Kollam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
The distance between Alappuzha and Sankarankovil is 213 km. The road distance is 177.2 km.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Sankarankovil without a car is to bus which takes 5h 37m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,700.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Alappuzha to Sankarankovil, including transfers.
Alappuzha to Sankarankovil bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Alappuzha station.
Alappuzha to Sankarankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Alappuzha station.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Sankarankovil is to bus which takes 5h 37m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹280 - ₹2,300 and takes 6h 23m.
What companies run services between Alappuzha, India and Sankarankovil, India?
You can take a bus from Alappuzha to Sankarankovil via Thiruvalla, Kottarakara, and Puliyangudi in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Alappuzha to Sankarankovil via Kollam Jn in around 6h 23m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Alappuzha to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Kollam Jn to Sankarankovil
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Alappuzha to Kayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Kayankulam to Sankarankovil
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Alappuzha to Thiruvalla
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹40–120
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Thiruvalla to Kottakarra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹65–140
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–4,900
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Booking & Getting There
Alappuzha to Sankarankovil bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Thiruvalla station.
Alappuzha to Sankarankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alappuzha to Sankarankovil is 177 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Alappuzha to Sankarankovil.