There are 4 ways to get from Alappuzha to Sankarankovil by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Alappuzha to Kollam Jntrain 20631 / ...
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Sankarankoviltrain 16102 / ...
5h 59m₹287–2,253Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Alappuzha to Kaniyapurambus
- Take the bus from Kaniyapuram to Kollambus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Thenkasibus
- Take the taxi from Thenkasi to Sankarankoviltaxi
6h 25m₹1,381–1,981Drive 176.9 km
- Drive from Alappuzha to Sankarankovilcar 176.9 km
3h 8m₹1,894–2,736Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alappuzha to Sankarankoviltaxi 176.9 km
3h 8m₹4,100–4,900
Alappuzha to Sankarankovil by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alappuzha to Sankarankovil is to train which costs ₹280 - ₹2,300 and takes 5h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Alappuzha to Sankarankovil is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,800.
No, there is no direct train from Alappuzha to Sankarankovil. However, there are services departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Sankarankovil via Kollam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
The distance between Alappuzha and Sankarankovil is 222 km. The road distance is 176.9 km.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Sankarankovil without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs ₹280 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Alappuzha to Sankarankovil, including transfers.
Alappuzha to Sankarankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Alappuzha station.
Alappuzha to Sankarankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alappuzha to Sankarankovil is 177 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Alappuzha to Sankarankovil.
What companies run services between Alappuzha, India and Sankarankovil, India?
You can take a train from Alappuzha to Sankarankovil via Kollam Jn in around 5h 59m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Alappuzha to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
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
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Alappuzha to Kaniyapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–250
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Kaniyapuram to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹60–140
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Kollam to Thenkasi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–200
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–4,900
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