There are 6 ways to get from Coimbatore to Sankarankovil by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Virudunagar Jn22668 / ...
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Sankarankovil06504 / ...
7h 46m₹363–2,867Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Gandhipuram to Tirunelveli783Ud
- Take the taxi from Tirunelveli to Sankarankovil
9h 16m₹1,904–2,620Drive 295.9 km
- Drive from Coimbatore to Sankarankovil295.9 km
4h 47m₹3,111–4,493Taxi
- Take the taxi from Coimbatore to Sankarankovil295.9 km
4h 47m₹6,500–8,000Train via Aluva
- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Aluva12677 / ...
- Take the train from Aluva to Sankarankovil16328
13h 15m₹395–3,034Bus, train
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Thrissur
- Take the train from Thrisur to Sankarankovil16328
13h 38m₹380–2,115
Coimbatore to Sankarankovil by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Coimbatore to Sankarankovil is to bus and train which costs ₹380 - ₹2,200 and takes 13h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Coimbatore to Sankarankovil is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs ₹3,100 - ₹4,500.
No, there is no direct train from Coimbatore to Sankarankovil. However, there are services departing from Coimbatore Jn and arriving at Sankarankovil via Virudunagar Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
The distance between Coimbatore and Sankarankovil is 429 km. The road distance is 295.9 km.
The best way to get from Coimbatore to Sankarankovil without a car is to train which takes 7h 46m and costs ₹360 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Coimbatore to Sankarankovil, including transfers.
Coimbatore to Sankarankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Coimbatore Jn station.
Coimbatore to Sankarankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Virudunagar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coimbatore to Sankarankovil is 296 km. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Coimbatore to Sankarankovil.
There are one+ hotels available in Sankarankovil.
What companies run services between Coimbatore, India and Sankarankovil, India?
You can take a train from Coimbatore Jn to Sankarankovil via Virudunagar Jn in around 7h 46m.
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- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Coimbatore Jn to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
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 Coimbatore Jn to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Aluva to Sankarankovil
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Thrisur to Sankarankovil
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- Phone
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Gandhipuram to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹400–750
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Coimbatore to Thrissur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–220
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,500–8,000
Nellai Cabs
- Phone
- +91 94 44 09 15 55
- Website
- nellaicabs.com
Fast Track Call Taxi
ABS Travels
- Phone
- +91 99 65 16 73 35
- Website
- abstravels.biz
Rudra Cabs
- Phone
- +91 89 40 70 90 00
- Website
- ruthracabs.business.site
Priyam Tour and Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 91 97 37 30
- Website
- coimbatoretaxitours.com
Coimbatore Taxi
- Phone
- +91 73 73 81 23 45
- Website
- coimbatoretaxi.com
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