There are 6 ways to get from Puducherry to Sankarankovil by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pondicherry Bus stand to Tindivanam Bypassbus
- Take the bus from Tindivanam Bypass to Sivagiribus
6h 37m₹1,753–3,448Train
cheapest- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Sankarankoviltrain 12661 / ...
8h 33m₹390–3,026Drive 451 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Sankarankovilcar 451 km
6h 57m₹5,073–7,327Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Sankarankoviltaxi 451 km
6h 57m₹10,000–12,000Train, fly, taxi
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Sankarankoviltaxi
7h 40m₹9,570–21,576Bus, train
- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Viruthunagarbus
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Sankarankoviltrain 06504 / ...
8h 45m₹1,022–3,305
Puducherry to Sankarankovil by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Sankarankovil is to train which costs ₹390 - ₹3,100 and takes 8h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Sankarankovil is to bus which takes 6h 37m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹3,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Sankarankovil. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry Bus stand and arriving at Sivagiri via Tindivanam Bypass. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Sankarankovil. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Sankarankovil via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
The distance between Puducherry and Sankarankovil is 508 km. The road distance is 451 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Sankarankovil without a car is to bus which takes 6h 37m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Puducherry to Sankarankovil, including transfers.
Puducherry to Sankarankovil bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Pondicherry Bus stand station.
Puducherry to Sankarankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Villupuram Jn station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Sankarankovil is to bus which takes 6h 37m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹390 - ₹3,100 and takes 8h 33m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Sankarankovil, India?
You can take a bus from Pondicherry Bus stand to Sankarankovil via Tindivanam Bypass and Sivagiri in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Villupuram Jn to Sankarankovil twice daily. Tickets cost ₹270–2,100 and the journey takes 6h 58m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Villupuram Jn to Sankarankovil
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
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
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry Bus stand to Tindivanam Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–450
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Tindivanam Bypass to Sivagiri
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–1,900
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry to Viruthunagar
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹850–2,300
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–12,000
Devaki Travels
- Phone
- +91 413 225 7199
- Website
- devakitravels.com
Golden Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 91 94 44 22
- Website
- goldentoursandtravels.com
Royal Travels Cabs
- Phone
- +91 22 33 55 33 55
- Website
- royaltravelscabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Puducherry to Sankarankovil bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Tindivanam Bypass station.
Puducherry to Sankarankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Sankarankovil station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Sankarankovil is 451 km. It takes approximately 6h 57m to drive from Puducherry to Sankarankovil.