There are 4 ways to get from Madurai to Sankarankovil by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Sankarankoviltrain 06029 / ...
2h 4m₹150–1,200Bus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Puliyangudibus
2h 51m₹949–1,525Drive 121.8 km
- Drive from Madurai to Sankarankovilcar 121.8 km
1h 55m₹1,364–1,970Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Sankarankoviltaxi 121.8 km
1h 55m₹2,900–3,500
Madurai to Sankarankovil by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Sankarankovil is to train which costs ₹150 - ₹1,200 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Sankarankovil is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Sankarankovil. However, there are services departing from Madurai and arriving at Puliyangudi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Sankarankovil. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 4m.
The distance between Madurai and Sankarankovil is 129 km. The road distance is 121.8 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Sankarankovil without a car is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs ₹150 - ₹1,200.
The train from Madurai Jn to Sankarankovil takes 2h 4m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Madurai to Sankarankovil bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Madurai station.
Madurai to Sankarankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Sankarankovil is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs ₹150 - ₹1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹950 - ₹1,600 and takes 2h 51m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Sankarankovil, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Sankarankovil 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 4m. Alternatively, Jayavin Travels operates a bus from Madurai to Puliyangudi once daily. Tickets cost ₹340–800 and the journey takes 2h 34m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Puliyangudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–800
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–3,500
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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Booking & Getting There
Madurai to Sankarankovil bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Puliyangudi station.
Madurai to Sankarankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Sankarankovil station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Sankarankovil is 122 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Madurai to Sankarankovil.