There are 6 ways to get from Cuddalore to Sankarankovil by train, car, taxi, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Virudunagar Jntrain 06017 / ...
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Sankarankoviltrain 06029 / ...
9h 33m₹384–3,020Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Cuddalore to Thanjavurbus
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Sankarankoviltrain 16847
11h 51m₹358–2,489Drive 429.3 km
- Drive from Cuddalore to Sankarankovilcar 429.3 km
6h 33m₹4,199–6,065Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cuddalore to Sankarankoviltaxi 429.3 km
6h 33m₹9,500–12,000Train, fly to Tuticorin Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Sankarankoviltaxi
7h 49m₹9,972–18,759Train, fly to Madurai
- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Sankarankoviltrain
10h 20m₹5,457–11,894
Cuddalore to Sankarankovil by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cuddalore to Sankarankovil is to bus and train which costs ₹350 - ₹2,500 and takes 11h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Cuddalore to Sankarankovil is to drive which takes 6h 33m and costs ₹4,200 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct train from Cuddalore to Sankarankovil. However, there are services departing from Tiruppadirippuliyur and arriving at Sankarankovil via Virudunagar Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.
The distance between Cuddalore and Sankarankovil is 484 km. The road distance is 429.3 km.
The best way to get from Cuddalore to Sankarankovil without a car is to train which takes 9h 33m and costs ₹380 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 9h 33m to get from Cuddalore to Sankarankovil, including transfers.
Cuddalore to Sankarankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tiruppadirippuliyur station.
Cuddalore to Sankarankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Virudunagar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cuddalore to Sankarankovil is 429 km. It takes approximately 6h 33m to drive from Cuddalore to Sankarankovil.
What companies run services between Cuddalore, India and Sankarankovil, India?
You can take a train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Sankarankovil via Virudunagar Jn in around 9h 33m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–14,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Sankarankovil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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
Train from Thanjavur to Sankarankovil
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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
Train from Madurai Jn to Sankarankovil
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Cuddalore to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–12,000
Devaki Travels
- Phone
- +91 413 225 7199
- Website
- devakitravels.com
Golden Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 91 94 44 22
- Website
- goldentoursandtravels.com
Royal Travels Cabs
- Phone
- +91 22 33 55 33 55
- Website
- royaltravelscabs.com
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