There are 6 ways to get from Mettupalayam to Sankarankovil by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu
9h 27mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Aluvatrain 12677 / ...
- Take the train from Aluva to Sankarankoviltrain 16328
14h 48m₹510–4,021Train via Dindigul
- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Dindigul Jntrain 16721
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Sankarankoviltrain 12661 / ...
10h 15m₹550–4,471Drive 320.1 km
- Drive from Mettupalayam to Sankarankovilcar 320.1 km
4h 59m₹3,615–5,221Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mettupalayam to Sankarankoviltaxi 320.1 km
4h 59m₹8,000–9,500Bus, train
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Dindigul, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Dindigul to Viruthunagarbus
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Sankarankoviltrain
10h 15m
Mettupalayam to Sankarankovil by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mettupalayam to Sankarankovil is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹4,100 and takes 14h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Mettupalayam to Sankarankovil is to drive which takes 4h 59m and costs ₹3,600 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Mettupalayam to Sankarankovil. However, there are services departing from Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu via Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Mettupalayam to Sankarankovil. However, there are services departing from Metupalaiyam and arriving at Sankarankovil via Coimbatore Jn, Podanur Jn and Dindigul Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.
The distance between Mettupalayam and Sankarankovil is 364 km. The road distance is 320.1 km.
The best way to get from Mettupalayam to Sankarankovil without a car is to bus which takes 9h 27m and costs .
It takes approximately 9h 27m to get from Mettupalayam to Sankarankovil, including transfers.
Mettupalayam to Sankarankovil bus services, operated by Arthi Travels, depart from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu station.
Mettupalayam to Sankarankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Podanur Jn station.
The best way to get from Mettupalayam to Sankarankovil is to bus which takes 9h 27m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Dindigul, which costs ₹550 - ₹4,500 and takes 10h 15m.
What companies run services between Mettupalayam, India and Sankarankovil, India?
You can take a bus from Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu to Sankarankovil via Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, and Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu in around 9h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Metupalaiyam to Sankarankovil via Coimbatore Jn, Podanur Jn, and Dindigul Jn in around 10h 15m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Podanur Jn to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Dindigul Jn to Sankarankovil
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Sankarankovil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Coimbatore Jn to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Aluva to Sankarankovil
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +919841584444
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Phone
- 84899 10650
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Dindigul, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Dindigul to Viruthunagar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–9,500
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Ooty Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 97 87 11 10 67
- Website
- ootytaxiservice.com
The Black And White Holidays
- Phone
- +91 97 87 62 54 79
- Website
- blacknwhiteholidays.com
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More Questions & Answers
Mettupalayam to Sankarankovil bus services, operated by Arthi Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Mettupalayam to Sankarankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dindigul Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mettupalayam to Sankarankovil is 320 km. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Mettupalayam to Sankarankovil.