There are 5 ways to get from Sankarankovil to Alappuzha by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Sankarankovil to Kollam Jntrain 16101 / ...
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Alappuzhatrain 20632 / ...
6h 37m₹287–2,302Bus
- Take the bus from Thenkasi to Kollambus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Ambalapuzhabus
6h 42m₹338–1,373Drive 177.5 km
- Drive from Sankarankovil to Alappuzhacar 177.5 km
2h 57m₹1,992–2,877Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sankarankovil to Alappuzhataxi 177.5 km
2h 57m₹4,100–4,900Train via Kayamkulam
- Take the train from Sankarankovil to Kayankulamtrain 16327 / ...
- Take the train from Kayankulam to Alappuzhatrain 12076 / ...
8h 26m₹292–2,264
Sankarankovil to Alappuzha by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sankarankovil to Alappuzha is to bus which costs ₹330 - ₹1,400 and takes 6h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Sankarankovil to Alappuzha is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Sankarankovil to Alappuzha. However, there are services departing from Thenkasi and arriving at Alappuzha via Kollam and Ambalapuzha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Sankarankovil to Alappuzha. However, there are services departing from Sankarankovil and arriving at Alappuzha via Kollam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
The distance between Sankarankovil and Alappuzha is 222 km. The road distance is 177.5 km.
The best way to get from Sankarankovil to Alappuzha without a car is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs ₹280 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Sankarankovil to Alappuzha, including transfers.
Sankarankovil to Alappuzha bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Thenkasi station.
Sankarankovil to Alappuzha train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Sankarankovil station.
The best way to get from Sankarankovil to Alappuzha is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs ₹280 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹330 - ₹1,400 and takes 6h 42m.
What companies run services between Sankarankovil, India and Alappuzha, India?
You can take a train from Sankarankovil to Alappuzha via Kollam Jn in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sankarankovil to Alappuzha via Tenkasi Jn, Thenkasi, Kollam, and Ambalapuzha in around 6h 42m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Sankarankovil to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 Kollam Jn to Alappuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Sankarankovil to Kayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Kayankulam to Alappuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Thenkasi to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–200
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Kollam to Ambalapuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹80–160
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–4,900
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More Questions & Answers
Sankarankovil to Alappuzha bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kollam station.
Sankarankovil to Alappuzha train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sankarankovil to Alappuzha is 177 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Sankarankovil to Alappuzha.
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