There are 7 ways to get from Salem to Sankarankovil by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Salem to Periyar Bus Standbus
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Sankarankoviltrain 06504 / ...
6h 23m₹825–3,257Train
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Jn to Dindigul Jntrain 22651 / ...
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Sankarankoviltrain 12661 / ...
8h 59m₹438–3,533Drive 321.2 km
- Drive from Salem to Sankarankovilcar 321.2 km
5h 6m₹3,624–5,234Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Sankarankoviltaxi 321.2 km
5h 6m₹7,000–9,000Fly, train
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Madurai (IXM)plane SXV - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Sankarankoviltrain
8h 31m₹6,871–25,067Bus
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu
6h 55mBus, train via FlixBus Salem - AVR Circle
- Take the bus from FlixBus Salem - AVR Circle to FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Standbus FlixBus IN4332 / ...
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Sankarankoviltrain 06504 / ...
7h₹548–2,293
Salem to Sankarankovil by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Sankarankovil is to train which costs ₹430 - ₹3,600 and takes 8h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Sankarankovil is to drive which takes 5h 6m and costs ₹3,600 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Sankarankovil. However, there are services departing from Salem, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Sankarankovil. However, there are services departing from Salem Market and arriving at Sankarankovil via Salem Jn and Dindigul Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.
The distance between Salem and Sankarankovil is 351 km. The road distance is 321.2 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Sankarankovil without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 23m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Salem to Sankarankovil, including transfers.
Salem to Sankarankovil bus services, operated by Sbm Traansport, depart from Salem, Tamil Nadu station.
Salem to Sankarankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Jn station.
The best way to get from Salem to Sankarankovil is to train which takes 8h 59m and costs ₹430 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Sankarankovil, India?
You can take a train from Salem Market to Sankarankovil via Salem Jn and Dindigul Jn in around 8h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Sankarankovil via Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu in around 6h 55m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Madurai via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–25,000
Flights from Salem to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–24,000
- 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Salem Jn to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Madurai Jn to Sankarankovil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Madurai Jn to Sankarankovil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Salem to Periyar Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- 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
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Salem - AVR Circle to FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–1,100
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–9,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +9144 28 88 99 99
- Website
- fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Orampo Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 85 25 00 05 00
- Website
- orampo.com
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More Questions & Answers
Salem to Sankarankovil bus services, operated by Sbm Traansport, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Salem to Sankarankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dindigul Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Sankarankovil is 321 km. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Salem to Sankarankovil.