There are 4 ways to get from Kochi to Sankarankovil by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Kottarakkarabus
- Take the bus from Kottarakara to Puliyangudibus
7h 8m₹1,424–2,091Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Sankarankoviltrain 16361 / ...
7h 44m₹525–2,072Drive 230.9 km
- Drive from Kochi to Sankarankovilcar 230.9 km
3h 43m₹2,585–3,734Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Sankarankoviltaxi 230.9 km
3h 43m₹5,000–6,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Sankarankovil is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹2,100 and takes 7h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Sankarankovil is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Sankarankovil. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Puliyangudi via Kottarakara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Sankarankovil. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Sankarankovil via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
The distance between Kochi and Sankarankovil is 292 km. The road distance is 230.9 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Sankarankovil without a car is to bus which takes 7h 8m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Kochi to Sankarankovil, including transfers.
Kochi to Sankarankovil bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Sankarankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Sankarankovil is to bus which takes 7h 8m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹500 - ₹2,100 and takes 7h 44m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Sankarankovil, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kochi to Sankarankovil via Ernakulam, Kottarakara, and Puliyangudi in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Sankarankovil twice a week. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 7h 34m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Sankarankovil
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Kottarakkara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–270
- 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
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Kochi to Sankarankovil bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottarakkara station.
Kochi to Sankarankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Sankarankovil station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Sankarankovil is 231 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Kochi to Sankarankovil.