There are 6 ways to get from Sankarankovil to Vandavāsi by bus, train, car, taxi or plane
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Recommended option
Bus • 7h 38m
Cheapest option
Train • 10h 55m
₹874 - ₹1,045
4 alternative options
Drive • 7h 10m
₹3,600 - ₹5,500
Taxi to Madurai, fly, taxi • 5h 4m
₹6,357 - ₹17,148
Taxi to Tuticorin, fly, taxi • 5h 14m
₹6,290 - ₹19,241
Taxi to Trivandrum, fly, taxi • 5h 39m
₹7,337 - ₹12,450
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sankarankovil to Vandavāsi is to train which costs ₹850 - ₹1,100 and takes 10h 55m.
The quickest way to get from Sankarankovil to Vandavāsi is to taxi and fly which costs ₹6,000 - ₹18,000 and takes 5h 4m.
The distance between Sankarankovil and Vandavāsi is 434 km. The road distance is 485.6 km.
The best way to get from Sankarankovil to Vandavāsi without a car is to bus which takes 7h 38m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Sankarankovil to Vandavāsi, including transfers.
The best way to get from Sankarankovil to Vandavāsi is to bus which takes 7h 38m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹850 - ₹1,100 and takes 10h 55m.
The quickest flight from Madurai Airport to Madras Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h.
Yes, the driving distance between Sankarankovil to Vandavāsi is 486 km. It takes approximately 7h 10m to drive from Sankarankovil to Vandavāsi.
Air India Limited, Spicejet, Helitrans and IndiGo Airlines offer flights from Madurai Airport to Madras Airport.

- Distance: 433.9 km
- Duration: 7h 38m
What companies run services between Sankarankovil, India and Vandavāsi, India?
Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Vasudevanallur to Tindivanam once daily, and the journey takes 6h 38m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Sankarankovil to Melmaruvattur twice a week. Tickets cost ₹270 - ₹300 and the journey takes 10h 25m.

- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200 - ₹15,000
Flights from Tuticorin to Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹2,800 - ₹24,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹2,400 - ₹6,500

- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Madurai to Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,500 - ₹17,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500 - ₹15,000

- Website
- helitrans.no
Flights from Madurai to Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹900 - ₹20,000

- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Madurai to Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200 - ₹4,900

- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500 - ₹6,000

India’s national rail operator runs passenger and freight trains on both long-distance and suburban routes across the country, from slower multi-stop to faster and more comfortable services. It’s a practical and affordable way to explore the country. Advance ticket bookings usually open 120 days before the date of the journey for Indian nationals; 365 days for international travellers. You’ll be allocated a seat or berth when you book and choose your class of travel.
Contact Details
- Website
- indianrail.gov.in
Train from Sankarankovil to Melmaruvattur
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹270 - ₹300
- Book at
- irctc.co.in

- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Vasudevanallur to Tindivanam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200 - ₹3,900
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