There are 4 ways to get from Sankarankovil to Kerala by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Puliyangudi to Kottarakarabus
- Take the bus from Kottarakara to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminalbus
4h 24m₹1,019–1,597Train
cheapest- Take the train from Sankarankovil to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 06109
6h 43m₹180–1,400Drive 145.7 km
- Drive from Sankarankovil to Thiruvananthapuramcar 145.7 km
2h 18m₹1,631–2,356Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sankarankovil to Thiruvananthapuramtaxi 145.7 km
2h 18m₹3,400–4,100
Sankarankovil to Kerala by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sankarankovil to Kerala is to train which costs ₹180 - ₹1,400 and takes 6h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Sankarankovil to Kerala is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Sankarankovil to Kerala. However, there are services departing from Puliyangudi and arriving at Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal via Kottarakara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sankarankovil and arriving at Thiruvananthapuram Central. Services depart once a week, and operate Thursday. The journey takes approximately 6h 43m.
The distance between Sankarankovil and Kerala is 197 km. The road distance is 145.7 km.
The best way to get from Sankarankovil to Kerala without a car is to bus which takes 4h 24m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,600.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Sankarankovil to Kerala, including transfers.
Sankarankovil to Kerala bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Puliyangudi station.
Sankarankovil to Kerala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Sankarankovil station.
The best way to get from Sankarankovil to Kerala is to bus which takes 4h 24m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹180 - ₹1,400 and takes 6h 43m.
What companies run services between Sankarankovil, India and Kerala, India?
You can take a vehicle from Sankarankovil to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal via Puliyangudi and Kottarakara in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Sankarankovil to Thiruvananthapuram Central once a week. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 6h 43m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Sankarankovil to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Puliyangudi to Kottarakara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹310–700
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottarakara to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹85–160
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–4,100
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Booking & Getting There
Sankarankovil to Kerala bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Kottarakara station.
Sankarankovil to Kerala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sankarankovil to Kerala is 146 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Sankarankovil to Kerala.
There are 783+ hotels available in Kerala.