There are 3 ways to get from Varkala to Sankarankovil by train, car, or taxi
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Varkala to Sankarankovil by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Sankarankovil is to train which costs ₹260 - ₹2,100 and takes 5h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Sankarankovil is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,200.
No, there is no direct train from Varkala to Sankarankovil. However, there are services departing from Varkala and arriving at Sankarankovil via Kollam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
The distance between Varkala and Sankarankovil is 161 km. The road distance is 139.9 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Sankarankovil without a car is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs ₹260 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Varkala to Sankarankovil, including transfers.
Varkala to Sankarankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kollam Jn station.
Varkala to Sankarankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Sankarankovil station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Sankarankovil is 140 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Varkala to Sankarankovil.
There are one+ hotels available in Sankarankovil.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Sankarankovil, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kollam Jn to Sankarankovil twice daily. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 3h 59m.
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- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–3,900
Smile Taxi Service
Kollam Online Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 99 46 26 85 56
- Website
- kollamonlinetaxi.business.site
Kollam Cab
- Phone
- +91 98 95 21 82 40
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