There are 5 ways to get from Kottayam to Sankarankovil by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Kottayam to Kottakarrabus
- Take the bus from Kottarakara to Puliyangudibus
4h 48m₹1,015–1,619Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kottayam to Sankarankoviltrain 16328 / ...
6h 47m₹190–1,500Drive 169.5 km
- Drive from Kottayam to Sankarankovilcar 169.5 km
2h 50m₹1,900–2,744Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Sankarankoviltaxi 169.5 km
2h 50m₹3,900–4,700Train via Kollam
- Take the train from Kottayam to Kollam Jntrain 12623 / ...
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Sankarankoviltrain 16102 / ...
7h 8m₹292–2,286
Kottayam to Sankarankovil by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Sankarankovil is to train which costs ₹190 - ₹1,500 and takes 6h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Sankarankovil is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Sankarankovil. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Puliyangudi via Kottarakara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kottayam and arriving at Sankarankovil. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 47m.
The distance between Kottayam and Sankarankovil is 205 km. The road distance is 169.5 km.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Sankarankovil without a car is to bus which takes 4h 48m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,700.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Kottayam to Sankarankovil, including transfers.
Kottayam to Sankarankovil bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.
Kottayam to Sankarankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Sankarankovil is to bus which takes 4h 48m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹190 - ₹1,500 and takes 6h 47m.
What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Sankarankovil, India?
You can take a bus from Kottayam to Sankarankovil via Kottarakara and Puliyangudi in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Sankarankovil once daily. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 6h 47m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Sankarankovil
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Kottayam to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Kollam Jn to Sankarankovil
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottayam to Kottakarra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹95–170
- 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 50m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–4,700
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Booking & Getting There
Kottayam to Sankarankovil bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottakarra station.
Kottayam to Sankarankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Sankarankovil station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Sankarankovil is 170 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Kottayam to Sankarankovil.