There are 5 ways to get from Sankarankovil to Kottayam 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 Kottayambus
4h 12m₹1,029–1,607Train
cheapest- Take the train from Sankarankovil to Kottayamtrain 16327 / ...
8h 7m₹190–1,500Train via Kollam
- Take the train from Sankarankovil to Kollam Jntrain 16101 / ...
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Kottayamtrain 22503 / ...
6h 43m₹297–2,302Drive 169.2 km
- Drive from Sankarankovil to Kottayamcar 169.2 km
2h 49m₹1,909–2,757Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sankarankovil to Kottayamtaxi 169.2 km
2h 49m₹3,900–4,700
Sankarankovil to Kottayam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sankarankovil to Kottayam is to train which costs ₹190 - ₹1,500 and takes 8h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Sankarankovil to Kottayam is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Sankarankovil to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Puliyangudi and arriving at Kottayam via Kottarakkara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sankarankovil and arriving at Kottayam. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 7m.
The distance between Sankarankovil and Kottayam is 205 km. The road distance is 169.2 km.
The best way to get from Sankarankovil to Kottayam without a car is to bus which takes 4h 12m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,700.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Sankarankovil to Kottayam, including transfers.
Sankarankovil to Kottayam bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Puliyangudi station.
Sankarankovil to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Sankarankovil station.
The best way to get from Sankarankovil to Kottayam is to bus which takes 4h 12m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can train via Kollam, which costs ₹290 - ₹2,300 and takes 6h 43m.
What companies run services between Sankarankovil, India and Kottayam, India?
You can take a vehicle from Sankarankovil to Kottayam via Puliyangudi, Kottarakara, and Kottarakkara in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sankarankovil to Kottayam via Kollam Jn in around 6h 43m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Sankarankovil to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Sankarankovil to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- 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
- 2h 49m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–4,700
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Booking & Getting There
Sankarankovil to Kottayam bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Kottarakara station.
Sankarankovil to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sankarankovil to Kottayam is 169 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Sankarankovil to Kottayam.
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