There are 5 ways to get from Alappuzha to Sabarimala by bus, car, taxi, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Thiruvalla to Vandiperiyarbus
6h 37m₹880–1,232Drive 151.7 km
- Drive from Alappuzha to Sabarimalacar 151.7 km
2h 55m₹1,705–2,462Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alappuzha to Sabarimalataxi 151.7 km
2h 55m₹3,400–4,100Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Alapuzzha to Kayamkulambus
- Take the taxi from Kayamkulam to Sabarimalataxi
3h 32m₹2,976–3,749Train, taxi
- Take the train from Alappuzha to Kayankulamtrain 12075 / ...
- Take the taxi from Chengannur to Sabarimalataxi
3h 59m₹3,032–5,242
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alappuzha to Sabarimala is to bus which costs ₹850 - ₹1,300 and takes 6h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Alappuzha to Sabarimala is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Alappuzha to Sabarimala. However, there are services departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Vandiperiyar via Thiruvalla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
The distance between Alappuzha and Sabarimala is 182 km. The road distance is 151.7 km.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Sabarimala without a car is to bus which takes 6h 37m and costs ₹850 - ₹1,300.
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Alappuzha to Sabarimala, including transfers.
Alappuzha to Sabarimala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Thiruvalla station.
Alappuzha to Sabarimala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Vandiperiyar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alappuzha to Sabarimala is 152 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Alappuzha to Sabarimala.
There are 249+ hotels available in Sabarimala.
What companies run services between Alappuzha, India and Sabarimala, India?
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Thiruvalla to Vandiperiyar once daily. Tickets cost ₹140–220 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Alappuzha to Kayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Thiruvalla to Vandiperiyar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–220
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Alapuzzha to Kayamkulam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹75–150
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,800–4,100
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