There are 4 ways to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Sankarankovil by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jntrain 20632 / ...
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Sankarankoviltrain 16102 / ...
5h 47m₹280–2,198Bus
- Take the bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottarakarabus
- Take the bus from Kottakkara to Thenkasibus
7h 16m₹297–1,280Drive 145.9 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Sankarankovilcar 145.9 km
2h 18m₹1,643–2,373Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Sankarankoviltaxi 145.9 km
2h 18m₹3,400–4,100
Thiruvananthapuram to Sankarankovil by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Sankarankovil is to bus which costs ₹290 - ₹1,300 and takes 7h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Sankarankovil is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Sankarankovil. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal and arriving at Thenkasi via Kottakkara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Thiruvananthapuram to Sankarankovil. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Sankarankovil via Kollam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
The distance between Thiruvananthapuram and Sankarankovil is 202 km. The road distance is 145.9 km.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Sankarankovil without a car is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs ₹280 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Sankarankovil, including transfers.
Thiruvananthapuram to Sankarankovil bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Sankarankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Sankarankovil is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs ₹280 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹290 - ₹1,300 and takes 7h 16m.
What companies run services between Thiruvananthapuram, India and Sankarankovil, India?
You can take a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Sankarankovil via Kollam Jn in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Sankarankovil via Kottarakara, Kottakkara, Thenkasi, and Tenkasi Jn in around 7h 16m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Kollam Jn to Sankarankovil
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- 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 Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottarakara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹85–160
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Kottakkara to Thenkasi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹90–170
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–4,100
Abel Cabs
- Phone
- +91 94 97 18 36 93
- Website
- abelcabs.com
Taxi Tel
- Phone
- +91 98 47 01 92 93
- Website
- taxitel.in
Trivandrum Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 44 18 32 73
- Website
- trivandrumcabs.net
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More Questions & Answers
Thiruvananthapuram to Sankarankovil bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottarakara station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Sankarankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thiruvananthapuram to Sankarankovil is 146 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Sankarankovil.