There are 5 ways to get from Karaikal to Sankarankovil by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Nagappattinam to Sankarankoviltrain 16362
9h 34m₹353–2,772Bus
- Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu
9h 59mDrive 376.1 km
- Drive from Karaikal to Sankarankovilcar 376.1 km
5h 49m₹4,240–6,124Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karaikal to Sankarankoviltaxi 376.1 km
5h 49m₹8,500–10,000Train, fly, taxi
- Take the train from Karaikal to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Sankarankoviltaxi
11h 11m₹9,531–21,201
Karaikal to Sankarankovil by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karaikal to Sankarankovil is to train which costs ₹350 - ₹2,800 and takes 9h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Karaikal to Sankarankovil is to drive which takes 5h 49m and costs ₹4,200 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Karaikal to Sankarankovil. However, there are services departing from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Karaikal to Sankarankovil. However, there are services departing from Karaikal and arriving at Sankarankovil via Nagappattinam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.
The distance between Karaikal and Sankarankovil is 404 km. The road distance is 376.1 km.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Sankarankovil without a car is to train which takes 9h 34m and costs ₹350 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 9h 34m to get from Karaikal to Sankarankovil, including transfers.
Karaikal to Sankarankovil bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, depart from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu station.
Karaikal to Sankarankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Nagappattinam station.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Sankarankovil is to train which takes 9h 34m and costs ₹350 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 59m.
What companies run services between Karaikal, India and Sankarankovil, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Nagappattinam to Sankarankovil twice a week. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 8h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Karaikal to Sankarankovil via Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, and Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu in around 9h 59m.
- 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 Nagappattinam to Sankarankovil
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
Train from Karaikal to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–10,000
KKL Taxi Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 44 91 90 90
- Website
- kkltaxi.business.site
Siva Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 65 89 24 31
- Website
- sivacabs.business.site
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More Questions & Answers
Karaikal to Sankarankovil bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Karaikal to Sankarankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Sankarankovil station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karaikal to Sankarankovil is 376 km. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Karaikal to Sankarankovil.