There are 7 ways to get from Vellore to Sankarankovil by bus, plane, taxi, 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.
Bus, fly to Tuticorin Airport, taxi
best- 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
6h 40m₹10,143–20,005Train
cheapest- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Virudunagar Jntrain 22605
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Sankarankoviltrain 06029 / ...
11h 52m₹432–3,376Bus, 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 55mDrive 507.9 km
- Drive from Vellore to Sankarankovilcar 507.9 km
7h 47m₹5,769–8,333Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vellore to Sankarankoviltaxi 507.9 km
7h 47m₹12,000–15,000Bus, 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 31m₹5,628–11,140Bus
- Take the bus from Vellore to Tenkasibus
13h 10m₹568–2,069
Vellore to Sankarankovil by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vellore to Sankarankovil is to bus which costs ₹550 - ₹2,100 and takes 13h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Vellore to Sankarankovil is to bus and fly and taxi which takes 6h 40m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹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 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Vellore to Sankarankovil. However, there are services departing from Vellore Cant and arriving at Sankarankovil via Virudunagar Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 52m.
The distance between Vellore and Sankarankovil is 761 km. The road distance is 507.9 km.
The best way to get from Vellore to Sankarankovil without a car is to train which takes 11h 52m and costs ₹430 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 6h 40m 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 which takes 11h 52m and costs ₹430 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹550 - ₹2,100 and takes 13h 10m.
What companies run services between Vellore, India and Sankarankovil, India?
You can take a train from Vellore Cant to Sankarankovil via Virudunagar Jn in around 11h 52m. 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
- ₹5,000–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vellore Cant to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Sankarankovil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Sankarankovil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
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
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Book at
- 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
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Vellore to Sankarankovil bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Tenkasi station.
Vellore to Sankarankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Virudunagar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vellore to Sankarankovil is 508 km. It takes approximately 7h 47m to drive from Vellore to Sankarankovil.