There are 5 ways to get from Alappuzha to Sankarankovil by bus, taxi, train, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Kollam
- Take the bus from Kollam to Thenkasi
- Take the taxi from Thenkasi to Sankarankovil
5h 50m₹1,319–1,850Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Sankarankovil16361
10h 46m₹282–1,918Train via Kollam
- Take the train from Alappuzha to Kollam Jn20631 / ...
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Sankarankovil16102 / ...
5h 59m₹287–2,253Drive 176.9 km
- Drive from Alappuzha to Sankarankovil176.9 km
3h 8m₹1,864–2,693Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alappuzha to Sankarankovil176.9 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 - ₹2,000 and takes 10h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Alappuzha to Sankarankovil is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,700.
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 231 km. The road distance is 176.9 km.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Sankarankovil without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 5h 50m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 5h 50m 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.
There are one+ hotels available in 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.
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- 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
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Sankarankovil
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Ambalapuzha to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹80–160
- 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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