There are 4 ways to get from Kerala to Sankarankovil by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottarakarabus
- Take the bus from Kottarakara to Puliyangudibus
4h 43m₹1,007–1,610Train
cheapest- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Sankarankoviltrain 06110
5h 45m₹180–1,400Drive 145.9 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Sankarankovilcar 145.9 km
2h 18m₹1,633–2,359Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Sankarankoviltaxi 145.9 km
2h 18m₹3,400–4,100
Kerala to Sankarankovil by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kerala to Sankarankovil is to train which costs ₹180 - ₹1,400 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Kerala to Sankarankovil is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Kerala to Sankarankovil. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal and arriving at Puliyangudi via Kottarakara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Sankarankovil. Services depart once a week, and operate Wednesday. The journey takes approximately 5h 45m.
The distance between Kerala and Sankarankovil is 198 km. The road distance is 145.9 km.
The best way to get from Kerala to Sankarankovil without a car is to bus which takes 4h 43m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,700.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Kerala to Sankarankovil, including transfers.
Kerala to Sankarankovil bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal station.
Kerala to Sankarankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Kerala to Sankarankovil is to bus which takes 4h 43m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹180 - ₹1,400 and takes 5h 45m.
What companies run services between Kerala, India and Sankarankovil, India?
You can take a bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Sankarankovil via Kottarakara and Puliyangudi in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Sankarankovil once a week. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 5h 45m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Sankarankovil
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottarakara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹85–160
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Kottarakara to Puliyangudi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–700
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–4,100
Abel Cabs
- Phone
- +91 94 97 18 36 93
- Website
- abelcabs.com
Taxi Tel
- Phone
- +91 98 47 01 92 93
- Website
- taxitel.in
Trivandrum Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 44 18 32 73
- Website
- trivandrumcabs.net
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Booking & Getting There
Kerala to Sankarankovil bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottarakara station.
Kerala to Sankarankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Sankarankovil station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kerala to Sankarankovil is 146 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Kerala to Sankarankovil.