There are 4 ways to get from Coimbatore to Sankarankovil by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Sankarankoviltrain 06029
7h 7m₹230–1,900Bus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu
8h 5mDrive 297.3 km
- Drive from Coimbatore to Sankarankovilcar 297.3 km
4h 43m₹3,364–4,859Taxi
- Take the taxi from Coimbatore to Sankarankoviltaxi 297.3 km
4h 43m₹6,500–8,000
Coimbatore to Sankarankovil by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Coimbatore to Sankarankovil is to train which costs ₹230 - ₹1,900 and takes 7h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Coimbatore to Sankarankovil is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs ₹3,300 - ₹4,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Coimbatore to Sankarankovil. However, there are services departing from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Coimbatore Jn and arriving at Sankarankovil. Services depart once a week, and operate Monday. The journey takes approximately 7h 7m.
The distance between Coimbatore and Sankarankovil is 359 km. The road distance is 297.3 km.
The best way to get from Coimbatore to Sankarankovil without a car is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,900.
The train from Coimbatore Jn to Sankarankovil takes 7h 7m including transfers and departs once a week.
Coimbatore to Sankarankovil bus services, operated by Arthi Travels, depart from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu station.
Coimbatore to Sankarankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Coimbatore Jn station.
The best way to get from Coimbatore to Sankarankovil is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 5m.
What companies run services between Coimbatore, India and Sankarankovil, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Coimbatore Jn to Sankarankovil once a week. Tickets cost ₹230–1,900 and the journey takes 7h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Sankarankovil via Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu in around 8h 5m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Coimbatore Jn to Sankarankovil
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- Phone
- +91 89250 36450
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arthi Travels
Bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- Arthi Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,000
Coimbatore Taxi
- Phone
- +91 737 381 2345
- Website
- coimbatoretaxi.com
Priyam Tour and Travels
- Phone
- +91 948 609 4973
- Website
- coimbatoretaxitours.com
Rudra Cabs
- Phone
- +91 894 070 9000
- Website
- ruthracabs.in
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Booking & Getting There
Coimbatore to Sankarankovil bus services, operated by Arthi Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Coimbatore to Sankarankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Sankarankovil station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coimbatore to Sankarankovil is 297 km. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Coimbatore to Sankarankovil.