There are 8 ways to get from Kochi to Sankarapuram by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Salem Jntrain 18190 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Chinna Salemtrain 16573 / ...
10h 1m₹1,375–4,122Bus via Coimbatore
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Chalakudybus
- Take the bus from Chalakudy to Coimbatorebus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Kallakurichibus
10h 45mDrive 459 km
- Drive from Kochi to Sankarapuramcar 459 km
6h 37m₹5,145–7,431Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Sankarapuramtaxi 459 km
6h 37m₹9,000–11,000Fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jntrain
7h₹7,177–14,710Train via Erode
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Erode Jntrain 18190 / ...
- Take the train from Erode Jn to Chinna Salemtrain 16856
10h 46m₹1,385–4,222Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kochi - Aluva to FlixBus Perundurai - Vijayamangala Toll Plazabus FlixBus IN4412 / ...
- Take the bus from FlixBus Perundurai - Vijayamangala Toll Plaza to FlixBus Kallakurichi - Bypassbus FlixBus IN5143
11h 52m₹1,619–3,243Fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane COK - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Mekhri Circlebus
- Take the train from Yasvantpur Jn to Chinna Salemtrain
11h 17m₹5,867–13,612
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Sankarapuram is to train which costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,200 and takes 10h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Sankarapuram is to drive which takes 6h 37m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹7,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Sankarapuram. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Kallakurichi via Chalakudy and Coimbatore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Sankarapuram. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Chinna Salem via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.
The distance between Kochi and Sankarapuram is 483 km. The road distance is 459 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Sankarapuram without a car is to train which takes 10h 1m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,200.
It takes approximately 10h 1m to get from Kochi to Sankarapuram, including transfers.
Kochi to Sankarapuram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Sankarapuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Sankarapuram is to train which takes 10h 1m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,200. Alternatively, you can bus via Coimbatore, which costs and takes 10h 45m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Sankarapuram, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kochi to Sankarapuram via Ernakulam Jn, Salem Jn, and Chinna Salem in around 10h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kochi to Sankarapuram via Ernakulam, Chalakudy, Coimbatore, Coimbatore, and Kallakurichi in around 10h 45m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–9,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–9,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–6,500
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹2,600–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Salem Jn to Chinna Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 Tambaram to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 Erode Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
Train from Erode Jn to Chinna Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Yasvantpur Jn to Chinna Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Chalakudy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹55–130
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Chalakudy to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Coimbatore to Kallakurichi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Coimbatore to Kallakurichi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Coimbatore to Kallakurichi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Kochi - Aluva to FlixBus Perundurai - Vijayamangala Toll Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹400–1,200
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Perundurai - Vijayamangala Toll Plaza to FlixBus Kallakurichi - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹350–950
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Mekhri Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹65–280
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹65–85
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹210–280
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–11,000
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 Sankarapuram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Chalakudy station.
Kochi to Sankarapuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Sankarapuram is 459 km. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from Kochi to Sankarapuram.
There are two+ hotels available in Sankarapuram.

















