There are 8 ways to get from Tambaram to Sankarankovil by plane, taxi, bus, train, 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₹9,309–19,444Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tambaram to Sankarankoviltrain 12661 / ...
9h 3m₹320–2,500Bus
- Take the bus from Urappakkam to Sivagiribus
7h 36m₹1,609–3,428Drive 546.2 km
- Drive from Tambaram to Sankarankovilcar 546.2 km
8h 7m₹6,158–8,895Taxi
- 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
7h 4m₹5,794–10,579Fly 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 54m₹6,319–10,144Bus, train
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram to FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5129 / ...
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Sankarankoviltrain 06504 / ...
12h₹810–3,281
Tambaram to Sankarankovil by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tambaram to Sankarankovil is to train which costs ₹320 - ₹2,500 and takes 9h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Tambaram to Sankarankovil is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 21m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹20,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tambaram station to Sankarankovil. However, there are services departing from Tambaram station and arriving at Sivagiri via Urappakkam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
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 3m.
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 bus which takes 7h 36m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Tambaram to Sankarankovil, including transfers.
Tambaram to Sankarankovil bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Urappakkam 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 bus which takes 7h 36m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹320 - ₹2,500 and takes 9h 3m.
What companies run services between Tambaram, India and Sankarankovil, India?
Jayavin Travels operates a bus from Urappakkam to Sivagiri once daily. Tickets cost ₹750–2,300 and the journey takes 5h 34m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Sankarankovil twice daily. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 9h 3m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Sankarankovil
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,700
Train from Madurai Jn to Sankarankovil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Urappakkam to Sivagiri
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,300
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- AC Sleeper`
- ₹1,000–1,800
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram to FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- 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
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including What are the different types of Renfe trains in Spain?, How to get from London City Airport into central London, and 10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Tambaram to Sankarankovil bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Sivagiri 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.