There are 3 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Sankarankovil by train, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tuticorin to Virudunagar Jn12694 / ...
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Sankarankovil06504 / ...
3h 54m₹279–2,242Drive 100.7 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Sankarankovil100.7 km
1h 34m₹1,053–1,520Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Sankarankovil100.7 km
1h 34m₹2,400–2,900
Thoothukudi to Sankarankovil by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Sankarankovil is to train which costs ₹270 - ₹2,300 and takes 3h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Sankarankovil is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,600.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Sankarankovil. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Sankarankovil via Virudunagar Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Sankarankovil is 202 km. The road distance is 100.7 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Sankarankovil without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs ₹270 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Thoothukudi to Sankarankovil, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Sankarankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuticorin station.
Thoothukudi to Sankarankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Virudunagar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Sankarankovil is 101 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Thoothukudi to Sankarankovil.
There are one+ hotels available in Sankarankovil.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Sankarankovil, India?
You can take a train from Tuticorin to Sankarankovil via Virudunagar Jn in around 3h 54m.
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Train from Tuticorin to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,400–2,900
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