There are 4 ways to get from Kochi to Sankarankovil by bus, 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, taxi
best- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Shencottah736Ud
- Take the taxi from Shencottah to Sankarankovil
6h 20m₹1,477–2,030Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Sankarankovil16361
8h 1m₹210–1,700Drive 230.7 km
- Drive from Kochi to Sankarankovil230.7 km
3h 54m₹2,453–3,542Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Sankarankovil230.7 km
3h 54m₹5,000–6,500
Kochi to Sankarankovil by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Sankarankovil is to train which costs ₹210 - ₹1,700 and takes 8h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Sankarankovil is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Sankarankovil. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 8h 1m.
The distance between Kochi and Sankarankovil is 280 km. The road distance is 230.7 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Sankarankovil without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 6h 20m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Kochi to Sankarankovil, including transfers.
Kochi to Sankarankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
Kochi to Sankarankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Sankarankovil station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Sankarankovil is 231 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Kochi to Sankarankovil.
There are one+ hotels available in Sankarankovil.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Sankarankovil, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Sankarankovil twice a week. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 8h 1m.
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- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Ernakulam to Shencottah
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–550
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–6,500
Kerala Tourist Taxi
- Phone
- +91 99 47 27 66 20
- Website
- keralatouristtaxi.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
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