There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Sankarankovil by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car
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Fly to Tuticorin Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Sankarankoviltaxi
4h 42m₹9,313–19,472Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Sankarankoviltrain 12661 / ...
9h 33m₹330–2,600Bus
- Take the bus from Koyembedu Omni Bus stand to Sivagiribus
8h 22m₹1,662–3,546Drive 573.6 km
- Drive from Chennai to Sankarankovilcar 573.6 km
8h 38m₹6,466–9,340Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Sankarankoviltaxi 573.6 km
8h 38m₹12,000–16,000Fly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Sankarankoviltrain
7h 25m₹5,798–10,607Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Sankarankoviltrain
8h 15m₹6,323–10,172Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Viruthunagarbus
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Sankarankoviltrain
12h 31m
Chennai to Sankarankovil by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Sankarankovil is to train which costs ₹330 - ₹2,600 and takes 9h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Sankarankovil is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 42m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹20,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Sankarankovil. However, there are services departing from Vadapalani and arriving at Sivagiri via Virugambakkam Saradha Nagar and Koyembedu Omni Bus stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Sankarankovil. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 33m.
The distance between Chennai and Sankarankovil is 637 km. The road distance is 573.6 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Sankarankovil without a car is to bus which takes 8h 22m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Chennai to Sankarankovil, including transfers.
Chennai to Sankarankovil bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Koyembedu Omni Bus stand station.
Chennai to Sankarankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Sankarankovil is to bus which takes 8h 22m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹330 - ₹2,600 and takes 9h 33m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Sankarankovil, India?
Jayavin Travels operates a bus from Koyembedu Omni Bus stand to Sivagiri once daily. Tickets cost ₹800–2,400 and the journey takes 5h 53m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Sankarankovil twice daily. Tickets cost ₹330–2,600 and the journey takes 9h 33m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Sankarankovil
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹330–400
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
Train from Madurai Jn to Sankarankovil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Sankarankovil
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,700
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Sankarankovil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Koyembedu Omni Bus stand to Sivagiri
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,400
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- AC Sleeper`
- ₹1,000–2,000
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Viruthunagar
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–16,000
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Sankarankovil bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Sivagiri station.
Chennai to Sankarankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Sankarankovil station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Sankarankovil is 574 km. It takes approximately 8h 38m to drive from Chennai to Sankarankovil.