There are 7 ways to get from Chidambaram to Sankarankovil by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Virudhunagar
best- Take the train from Chidambaram to Virudunagar Jntrain 16368 / ...
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Sankarankoviltrain 06504 / ...
8h 44m₹368–2,902Bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu
9hDrive 390 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Sankarankovilcar 390 km
5h 57m₹4,397–6,351Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Sankarankoviltaxi 390 km
5h 57m₹8,500–11,000Train, fly, taxi
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Sankarankoviltaxi
8h 26m₹9,488–20,877Train
- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Sankarankoviltrain 16847
9h 49m₹370–2,924Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Sankarankoviltrain 16847
10h 37m
Chidambaram to Sankarankovil by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Sankarankovil is to train which costs ₹370 - ₹3,000 and takes 9h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Sankarankovil is to drive which takes 5h 57m and costs ₹4,400 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Sankarankovil. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
No, there is no direct train from Chidambaram to Sankarankovil. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Sankarankovil via Virudunagar Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Sankarankovil is 441 km. The road distance is 390 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Sankarankovil without a car is to train via Virudhunagar which takes 8h 44m and costs ₹360 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 8h 44m to get from Chidambaram to Sankarankovil, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Sankarankovil bus services, operated by Pkr Travels, depart from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu station.
Chidambaram to Sankarankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Sankarankovil is to train via Virudhunagar which takes 8h 44m and costs ₹360 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Sankarankovil, India?
You can take a train from Chidambaram to Sankarankovil via Virudunagar Jn in around 8h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Sankarankovil via Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu in around 9h.
- 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
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
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
Train from Chidambaram to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Mayiladuturai J to Sankarankovil
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Thanjavur to Sankarankovil
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Phone
- +919841584444
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- omio.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chidambaram to Sankarankovil bus services, operated by Pkr Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chidambaram to Sankarankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Virudunagar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Sankarankovil is 390 km. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Chidambaram to Sankarankovil.