There are 7 ways to get from Tirupati to Sankarankovil by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Tirupati to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Viruthunagarbus
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Sankarankoviltrain
14h 1m₹1,130–4,465Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tirupati to Virudunagar Jntrain 16788 / ...
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Sankarankoviltrain 06504 / ...
14h 39m₹499–3,872Drive 611.8 km
- Drive from Tirupati to Sankarankovilcar 611.8 km
9h 28m₹6,897–9,962Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tirupati to Sankarankoviltaxi 611.8 km
9h 28m₹13,000–17,000Train, fly to Tuticorin Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Peramburtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Sankarankoviltaxi
8h 28m₹9,670–22,399Bus
- Take the bus from Tirupathi to Tenkasibus
16h 6m₹656–2,110Train, fly to Madurai
- Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Peramburtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Sankarankoviltrain
11h 11m₹6,155–13,534
Tirupati to Sankarankovil by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tirupati to Sankarankovil is to bus which costs ₹650 - ₹2,200 and takes 16h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Tirupati to Sankarankovil is to train and fly and taxi which takes 8h 28m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹23,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tirupati to Sankarankovil. However, there are services departing from Tirupathi and arriving at Tenkasi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Tirupati to Sankarankovil. However, there are services departing from Tirupati and arriving at Sankarankovil via Virudunagar Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 39m.
The distance between Tirupati and Sankarankovil is 625 km. The road distance is 611.8 km.
The best way to get from Tirupati to Sankarankovil without a car is to bus and train which takes 14h 1m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹4,500.
It takes approximately 14h 1m to get from Tirupati to Sankarankovil, including transfers.
Tirupati to Sankarankovil bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Tirupathi station.
Tirupati to Sankarankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tirupati station.
The best way to get from Tirupati to Sankarankovil is to train which takes 14h 39m and costs ₹490 - ₹3,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹650 - ₹2,200 and takes 16h 6m.
What companies run services between Tirupati, India and Sankarankovil, India?
You can take a train from Tirupati to Sankarankovil via Virudunagar Jn in around 14h 39m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Tirupathi to Tenkasi once daily. Tickets cost ₹500–1,200 and the journey takes 14h 10m.
- 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
- 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 Virudunagar Jn to Sankarankovil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Tirupati to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹360–440
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,800
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Sankarankovil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Renigunta Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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
Train from Renigunta Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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
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
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Tirupati to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹500–750
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Viruthunagar
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Tirupathi to Tenkasi
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,200
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹750–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–17,000
Rainbow Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 03 34 22 33
- Website
- rainbowcabs.co.in
Tirumala Tirupati Cabs
- Phone
- +91 88 86 05 03 09
- Website
- tirumalatirupaticabs.in
Tirupati Caars
- Phone
- +91 99 02 03 77 88
- Website
- tirupaticaars.com
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More Questions & Answers
Tirupati to Sankarankovil bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Tenkasi station.
Tirupati to Sankarankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Virudunagar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tirupati to Sankarankovil is 612 km. It takes approximately 9h 28m to drive from Tirupati to Sankarankovil.
















