There are 4 ways to get from Sankarankovil to Kochi 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 Kottarakkara to Angamalybus
7h 42m₹1,474–2,197Train
cheapest- Take the train from Sankarankovil to Ernakulam Jntrain 16362 / ...
9h 1m₹525–2,011Drive 231.2 km
- Drive from Sankarankovil to Kochicar 231.2 km
3h 44m₹2,639–3,811Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sankarankovil to Kochitaxi 231.2 km
3h 44m₹5,000–6,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sankarankovil to Kochi is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹2,100 and takes 9h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Sankarankovil to Kochi is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Sankarankovil to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Puliyangudi and arriving at Ernakulam via Kottarakkara and Angamaly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Sankarankovil to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Sankarankovil and arriving at Ernakulam Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
The distance between Sankarankovil and Kochi is 336 km. The road distance is 231.2 km.
The best way to get from Sankarankovil to Kochi without a car is to bus which takes 7h 42m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Sankarankovil to Kochi, including transfers.
Sankarankovil to Kochi bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Puliyangudi station.
Sankarankovil to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Sankarankovil station.
The best way to get from Sankarankovil to Kochi is to bus which takes 7h 42m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹500 - ₹2,100 and takes 9h 1m.
What companies run services between Sankarankovil, India and Kochi, India?
You can take a vehicle from Sankarankovil to Kochi via Puliyangudi, Kottarakara, Kottarakkara, Angamaly, and Ernakulam in around 7h 42m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Sankarankovil to Ernakulam Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 8h 50m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Sankarankovil to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
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Booking & Getting There
Sankarankovil to Kochi bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Kottarakara station.
Sankarankovil to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sankarankovil to Kochi is 231 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Sankarankovil to Kochi.
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