There are 5 ways to get from Kovalam to Sankarankovil by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jntrain 20632 / ...
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Sankarankoviltrain 16102 / ...
5h 59m₹643–2,629Train via Punalūr
cheapest- Take the train from Nemam to Punalurtrain 06640
- Take the train from Punalur to Sankarankoviltrain 16102 / ...
7h 46m₹641–2,726Bus
- Take the bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottarakarabus
- Take the bus from Kottakkara to Thenkasibus
7h 29m₹657–1,708Drive 156.2 km
- Drive from Kovalam to Sankarankovilcar 156.2 km
2h 29m₹1,758–2,539Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kovalam to Sankarankoviltaxi 156.2 km
2h 29m₹3,600–4,400
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kovalam to Sankarankovil is to bus which costs ₹650 - ₹1,800 and takes 7h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Kovalam to Sankarankovil is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Kovalam to Sankarankovil. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal and arriving at Thenkasi via Kottakkara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Kovalam to Sankarankovil. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Sankarankovil via Kollam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
The distance between Kovalam and Sankarankovil is 213 km. The road distance is 156.2 km.
The best way to get from Kovalam to Sankarankovil without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Kovalam to Sankarankovil, including transfers.
Kovalam to Sankarankovil bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal station.
Kovalam to Sankarankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Kovalam to Sankarankovil is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹650 - ₹1,800 and takes 7h 29m.
What companies run services between Kovalam, Kerala, India and Sankarankovil, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kovalam to Sankarankovil via Thiruvananthapuram Central and Kollam Jn in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kovalam to Sankarankovil via Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal, Kottarakara, Kottakkara, Thenkasi, and Tenkasi Jn in around 7h 29m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
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 Nemam to Punalur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Punalur to Sankarankovil
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottarakara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹85–160
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Kottakkara to Thenkasi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹90–170
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–4,400
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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More Questions & Answers
Kovalam to Sankarankovil bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottarakara station.
Kovalam to Sankarankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kovalam to Sankarankovil is 156 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Kovalam to Sankarankovil.