There are 9 ways to get from Tambaram to Sankarankovil by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Tuticorin Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Sankarankoviltaxi
4h 21m₹9,809–17,444Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tambaram to Sankarankoviltrain 12661 / ...
9h 7m₹320–2,500Bus, train
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram to FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5126
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Sankarankoviltrain 06029 / ...
11h 58m₹813–3,293Drive 546.2 km
- Drive from Tambaram to Sankarankovilcar 546.2 km
8h 7m₹5,309–7,668Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tambaram to Sankarankoviltaxi 546.2 km
8h 7m₹12,000–15,000Fly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Sankarankoviltrain
6h 52m₹5,294–10,579Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Sankarankoviltrain
7h 35m₹5,819–10,644Fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Sankarankoviltaxi
6h 23m₹11,109–17,344Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Sankarankoilbus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
13h 9m
Tambaram to Sankarankovil by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tambaram to Sankarankovil is to train which costs ₹320 - ₹2,500 and takes 9h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Tambaram to Sankarankovil is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 21m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹18,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tambaram to Sankarankovil. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Sanatorium and arriving at Sankarankoil via M.G.R. Koyambedu and Chennai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 9m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tambaram and arriving at Sankarankovil. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 7m.
The distance between Tambaram and Sankarankovil is 626 km. The road distance is 546.2 km.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Sankarankovil without a car is to train which takes 9h 7m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Tambaram to Sankarankovil, including transfers.
Tambaram to Sankarankovil bus services, operated by National Travels - Ratnagiri, depart from Chennai station.
Tambaram to Sankarankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Sankarankovil is to train which takes 9h 7m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 9m.
What companies run services between Tambaram, India and Sankarankovil, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Sankarankovil twice daily. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 9h 7m. Alternatively, National Travels - Ratnagiri operates a bus from Chennai to Sankarankoil every 4 hours, and the journey takes 10h 40m. Five other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–14,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–10,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–10,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Sankarankovil
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–390
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
Train from Madurai Jn to Sankarankovil
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Madurai Jn to Sankarankovil
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Sankarankovil
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,700
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram to FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai to Sankarankoil
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Chennai to Sankarankoil
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Website
- TVLS Travels
Bus from Chennai to Sankarankoil
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- TVLS Travels
- Website
- SPB Roadlines
Bus from Chennai to Sankarankoil
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- SPB Roadlines
- Phone
- +91 9791948992
- [email protected]
- Website
- Smg Travels
Bus from Chennai to Sankarankoil
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Smg Travels
- Website
- Smg Travels
- Phone
- +91 94440 05266
- [email protected]
- Website
- Apple Travels
Bus from Chennai to Sankarankoil
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Apple Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–15,000
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Tambaram to Sankarankovil bus services, operated by National Travels - Ratnagiri, arrive at Sankarankoil station.
Tambaram to Sankarankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Sankarankovil station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tambaram to Sankarankovil is 546 km. It takes approximately 8h 7m to drive from Tambaram to Sankarankovil.