There are 8 ways to get from Vellore to Sankarankovil by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Villupuram
best- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Villupuram Jntrain 16853 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Sankarankoviltrain 12661 / ...
11h 8m₹432–3,338Bus, train
- Take the bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Viruthunagarbus
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Sankarankoviltrain
11h 51mDrive 507.9 km
- Drive from Vellore to Sankarankovilcar 507.9 km
7h 47m₹5,711–8,248Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vellore to Sankarankoviltaxi 507.9 km
7h 47m₹12,000–15,000Bus, fly to Tuticorin Airport, taxi
- Take the bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Sankarankoviltaxi
7h₹9,643–20,005Bus
- Take the bus from Vellore to Tenkasibus
13h 6m₹568–2,069Train
- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Madurai Jntrain 16779 / ...
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Sankarankoviltrain 06504 / ...
14h 1m₹460–3,534Bus, fly to Madurai, train
- Take the bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Sankarankoviltrain
9h 43m₹6,128–11,140
Vellore to Sankarankovil by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vellore to Sankarankovil is to bus which costs ₹550 - ₹2,100 and takes 13h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Vellore to Sankarankovil is to bus and fly and taxi which takes 7h and costs ₹9,500 - ₹20,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Vellore to Sankarankovil. However, there are services departing from Vellore and arriving at Tenkasi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Vellore to Sankarankovil. However, there are services departing from Vellore Cant and arriving at Sankarankovil via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.
The distance between Vellore and Sankarankovil is 613 km. The road distance is 507.9 km.
The best way to get from Vellore to Sankarankovil without a car is to train via Villupuram which takes 11h 8m and costs ₹430 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 11h 8m to get from Vellore to Sankarankovil, including transfers.
Vellore to Sankarankovil bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Vellore station.
Vellore to Sankarankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vellore Cant station.
The best way to get from Vellore to Sankarankovil is to train via Villupuram which takes 11h 8m and costs ₹430 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹550 - ₹2,100 and takes 13h 6m.
What companies run services between Vellore, India and Sankarankovil, India?
You can take a train from Vellore Cant to Sankarankovil via Villupuram Jn in around 11h 8m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Vellore to Tenkasi once daily. Tickets cost ₹440–1,200 and the journey takes 11h 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
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
- 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 Vellore Cant to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Villupuram Jn to Sankarankovil
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
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 Vellore Cant to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,400
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 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
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Viruthunagar
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
Bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Vellore to Tenkasi
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,200
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹700–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–15,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 88 89 99
- Website
- vellore.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
I Square Taxi
- Phone
- +91 90 43 99 66 99
- Website
- isquaretaxi.in
Maya Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 22 44 55
- Website
- mayacalltaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Vellore to Sankarankovil bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Tenkasi station.
Vellore to Sankarankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vellore to Sankarankovil is 508 km. It takes approximately 7h 47m to drive from Vellore to Sankarankovil.
















