There are 4 ways to get from Sankarankovil to Kollam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Sankarankovil to Kollam Jntrain 16101 / ...
4h 45m₹150–1,200Bus
- Take the bus from Thenkasi to Kollambus
5h 25m₹240–1,123Drive 140.3 km
- Drive from Sankarankovil to Kollamcar 140.3 km
2h 17m₹1,582–2,285Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sankarankovil to Kollamtaxi 140.3 km
2h 17m₹3,300–4,000
Sankarankovil to Kollam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sankarankovil to Kollam is to train which costs ₹150 - ₹1,200 and takes 4h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Sankarankovil to Kollam is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Sankarankovil to Kollam. However, there are services departing from Thenkasi and arriving at Kollam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sankarankovil and arriving at Kollam Jn. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Sankarankovil and Kollam is 138 km. The road distance is 140.3 km.
The best way to get from Sankarankovil to Kollam without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs ₹150 - ₹1,200.
The train from Sankarankovil to Kollam Jn takes 4h 45m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Sankarankovil to Kollam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Thenkasi station.
Sankarankovil to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Sankarankovil station.
The best way to get from Sankarankovil to Kollam is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs ₹150 - ₹1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹240 - ₹1,200 and takes 5h 25m.
What companies run services between Sankarankovil, India and Kollam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Sankarankovil to Kollam Jn twice daily. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Thenkasi to Kollam once daily. Tickets cost ₹120–200 and the journey takes 3h 20m.
- 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
- 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/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–4,000
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More Questions & Answers
Sankarankovil to Kollam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kollam station.
Sankarankovil to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sankarankovil to Kollam is 140 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Sankarankovil to Kollam.
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