There are 5 ways to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Sankarankovil by train, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Sankarankoviltrain 06504 / ...
3h 35m₹185–1,235Bus, taxi (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand to FlixBus Kovilpatti - Bypassbus FlixBus IN4332
- Take the taxi from FlixBus Kovilpatti - Bypass to Sankarankoviltaxi
3h 50m₹1,265–1,805Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Madurai-IXM to Sankarankovil117.7 km
1h 52mDrive 117.7 km
- Drive from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Sankarankovilcar 117.7 km
1h 52m₹1,329–1,919Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Sankarankoviltaxi 117.7 km
1h 52m₹2,800–3,400
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Sankarankovil by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Sankarankovil is to train which costs ₹180 - ₹1,300 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Sankarankovil is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,000.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Sankarankovil. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Sankarankovil via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Madurai Airport (IXM) and Sankarankovil is 141 km. The road distance is 117.7 km.
The best way to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Sankarankovil without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs ₹180 - ₹1,300.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Sankarankovil, including transfers.
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Sankarankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Sankarankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Sankarankovil station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai Airport (IXM) to Sankarankovil is 118 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Sankarankovil.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madurai Airport (IXM) and Sankarankovil. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Madurai Airport (IXM), India and Sankarankovil, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Sankarankovil 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 1h 56m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Sankarankovil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- 5 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
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand to FlixBus Kovilpatti - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–470
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Madurai-IXM to Sankarankovil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–3,400
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 452 288 8999
- Website
- madurai.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Madurai Friends Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 999 466 7777
- Website
- maduraifriendstrackcalltaxi.com
Maniraja Travels
- Phone
- +91 730 551 2453
- Website
- maduraimanirajatravels.in
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