There are 4 ways to get from Kochi to Sankarankovil by train, car, or taxi
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Train via Kollam
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Kollam Jntrain 20631 / ...
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Sankarankoviltrain 16102 / ...
6h 51m₹309–2,412Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Sankarankoviltrain 16361
8h 1m₹210–1,700Drive 230.9 km
- Drive from Kochi to Sankarankovilcar 230.9 km
3h 43m₹2,598–3,752Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Sankarankoviltaxi 230.9 km
3h 43m₹5,000–6,500
Kochi to Sankarankovil by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Sankarankovil is to train which costs ₹210 - ₹1,700 and takes 8h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Sankarankovil is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,800.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Sankarankovil. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 8h 1m.
The distance between Kochi and Sankarankovil is 279 km. The road distance is 230.9 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Sankarankovil without a car is to train via Kollam which takes 6h 51m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Kochi to Sankarankovil, including transfers.
Kochi to Sankarankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
Kochi to Sankarankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Sankarankovil is 231 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Kochi to Sankarankovil.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Sankarankovil, India?
You can take a train from Ernakulam Jn to Sankarankovil via Kollam Jn in around 6h 51m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Kollam Jn to Sankarankovil
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Sankarankovil
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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