There are 8 ways to get from Kozhikode to Sankarankovil by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Nilakkottai
best- Take the train from Kozhikkode to Palakkadtrain
- Take the train from Palakkad to Kodaikanal Roadtrain
- Take the train from Kodaikanal Road to Sankarankoviltrain
10h 49m₹495–3,883Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kozhikkode to Thrisurtrain 12075 / ...
- Take the train from Thrisur to Sankarankoviltrain 16328
12h 59m₹391–3,051Bus
- Take the bus from Kozhikode to Kottarakkarabus
- Take the bus from Kottarakara to Puliyangudibus
11h 43m₹1,332–2,812Drive 395.9 km
- Drive from Kozhikode to Sankarankovilcar 395.9 km
6h 27m₹4,517–6,525Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kozhikode to Sankarankoviltaxi 395.9 km
6h 27m₹8,500–11,000Fly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Madurai (IXM)plane CCJ - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Sankarankoviltrain
8h 9m₹11,947–18,136Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kozhikode, Kerala to Aluva, Keralabus Kozhikode, Kerala - Aluva, Kerala
- Take the train from Aluva to Sankarankoviltrain 16328
14h 2mFly to Trivandrum, train
- Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane CCJ - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Sankarankoviltrain
12h 58m₹8,963–18,421
Kozhikode to Sankarankovil by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kozhikode to Sankarankovil is to train which costs ₹390 - ₹3,100 and takes 12h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Kozhikode to Sankarankovil is to drive which takes 6h 27m and costs ₹4,500 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kozhikode to Sankarankovil. However, there are services departing from Kozhikode and arriving at Puliyangudi via Kottarakara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Kozhikode to Sankarankovil. However, there are services departing from Kozhikkode and arriving at Sankarankovil via Palakkad and Kodaikanal Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 49m.
The distance between Kozhikode and Sankarankovil is 502 km. The road distance is 395.9 km.
The best way to get from Kozhikode to Sankarankovil without a car is to train via Nilakkottai which takes 10h 49m and costs ₹490 - ₹3,900.
It takes approximately 10h 49m to get from Kozhikode to Sankarankovil, including transfers.
Kozhikode to Sankarankovil bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kozhikode station.
Kozhikode to Sankarankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kozhikkode station.
The best way to get from Kozhikode to Sankarankovil is to train via Nilakkottai which takes 10h 49m and costs ₹490 - ₹3,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,900 and takes 11h 43m.
What companies run services between Kozhikode, India and Sankarankovil, India?
You can take a train from Kozhikkode to Sankarankovil via Palakkad and Kodaikanal Road in around 10h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kozhikode to Sankarankovil via Kottarakara and Puliyangudi in around 11h 43m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Madurai via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–27,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–26,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–22,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Trivandrum via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–23,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kozhikkode to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- 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 Palakkad to Kodaikanal Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Kodaikanal Road to Sankarankovil
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Madurai Jn to Sankarankovil
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Kozhikkode to Thrisur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Thrisur to Sankarankovil
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Aluva to Sankarankovil
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Sankarankovil
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kozhikode to Kottarakkara
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Website
- KSRTC
- Seater / Sleeper
- ₹490–1,400
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–11,000
Fastway Travels
- Phone
- +91 90 37 44 40 07
- Website
- fastwaytravels.com
Jaithram Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 45 30 45 52
- Website
- jaithramcabs.in
Smart Taxi
- Phone
- +91 98 95 05 35 65
- Website
- smarttaxiservice.in
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Booking & Getting There
Kozhikode to Sankarankovil bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottarakkara station.
Kozhikode to Sankarankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kozhikode to Sankarankovil is 396 km. It takes approximately 6h 27m to drive from Kozhikode to Sankarankovil.








