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How to get fromPuducherry to Sankarankovilby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Puducherry to Sankarankovil by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Sankarankoviltrain train 12661 / ...
    8h 37m
    ₹390–3,026

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Puducherry to Thanjavurbus bus
    2. Take the train from Thanjavur to Sankarankoviltrain train 16847
    12h 36m
    ₹377–2,504

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pondicherry to Maduraibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madurai to Puliyangudibus bus
    9h 26m
    ₹1,768–3,711

  4. Drive  448.6 km

    1. Drive from Puducherry to Sankarankovilcar car 448.6 km
    6h 57m
    ₹5,061–7,309

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Puducherry to Sankarankoviltaxi taxi 448.6 km
    6h 57m
    ₹10,000–12,000

  6. Train, fly to Tuticorin Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulamtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane MAA - TCR
    3. Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Sankarankoviltaxi taxi
    7h 31m
    ₹9,873–19,917

  7. Train via Virudhunagar

    1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Virudunagar Jntrain train 16861
    2. Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Sankarankoviltrain train 06029 / ...
    12h 32m
    ₹421–3,294

  8. Train, fly to Madurai

    1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulamtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane MAA - IXM
    3. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Sankarankoviltrain train
    10h 12m
    ₹5,358–10,552

  9. Train, fly to Trichy International Airport

    1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulamtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane MAA - TRZ
    3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Sankarankoviltrain train
    10h 45m
    ₹6,383–11,117

Puducherry to Sankarankovil by train

Calendar17Weekly Trains
Duration8h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket₹390Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 500.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 37m

What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Sankarankovil, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Villupuram Jn to Sankarankovil twice daily. Tickets cost ₹270–2,100 and the journey takes 6h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pondicherry to Sankarankovil via Madurai and Puliyangudi in around 9h 26m.

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