There are 4 ways to get from Sankarankovil to Kanyakumari by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kovilpatti to Kanyakumaribus
3h 48m₹1,159–1,928Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tenkasi Jn to Tirunelvelitrain 16846 / ...
- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Kanyakumaritrain 12633 / ...
6h 6m₹380–3,123Drive 139.9 km
- Drive from Sankarankovil to Kanyakumaricar 139.9 km
2h 12m₹1,579–2,280Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sankarankovil to Kanyakumaritaxi 139.9 km
2h 12m₹3,300–3,900
Sankarankovil to Kanyakumari by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sankarankovil to Kanyakumari is to bus which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,000 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Sankarankovil to Kanyakumari is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Sankarankovil to Kanyakumari. However, there are services departing from Kovilpatti and arriving at Kanyakumari via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Sankarankovil to Kanyakumari. However, there are services departing from Sankarankovil and arriving at Kanyakumari via Tenkasi Jn and Tirunelveli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
The distance between Sankarankovil and Kanyakumari is 192 km. The road distance is 139.9 km.
The best way to get from Sankarankovil to Kanyakumari without a car is to bus which takes 3h 48m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Sankarankovil to Kanyakumari, including transfers.
Sankarankovil to Kanyakumari bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Kovilpatti station.
Sankarankovil to Kanyakumari train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tenkasi Jn station.
The best way to get from Sankarankovil to Kanyakumari is to bus which takes 3h 48m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹380 - ₹3,200 and takes 6h 6m.
What companies run services between Sankarankovil, India and Kanyakumari, India?
SETC operates a bus from Kovilpatti to Kanyakumari once daily. Tickets cost ₹120–700 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sankarankovil to Kanyakumari via Tenkasi Jn and Tirunelveli in around 6h 6m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tenkasi Jn to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Tirunelveli to Kanyakumari
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Kovilpatti to Kanyakumari
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–3,900
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More Questions & Answers
Sankarankovil to Kanyakumari bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Kanyakumari station.
Sankarankovil to Kanyakumari train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tirunelveli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sankarankovil to Kanyakumari is 140 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Sankarankovil to Kanyakumari.
There are 134+ hotels available in Kanyakumari.