There are 6 ways to get from Chidambaram to Sabarimala by bus, taxi, train, or car
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Bus, taxi via Rajapalayam
best- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the taxi from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu to Sabarimalataxi
12h 27mBus, taxi
cheapest- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Peerumedubus
- Take the taxi from Peerumedu to Sabarimalataxi
14h 58m₹1,371–2,273Train, taxi
- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Kadayanallurtrain 16847
- Take the taxi from Kadayanallur to Sabarimalataxi
13h 8m₹4,780–8,424Drive 420.8 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Sabarimalacar 420.8 km
7h 7m₹4,803–6,938Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Sabarimalataxi 420.8 km
7h 7m₹9,000–11,000Bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadubus Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu - Palani, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Palani to Vandiperiyarbus
15h 36m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Sabarimala is to bus and taxi which costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,300 and takes 14h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Sabarimala is to drive which takes 7h 7m and costs ₹4,800 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Sabarimala. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Vandiperiyar via Palani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 36m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Sabarimala is 531 km. The road distance is 420.8 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Sabarimala without a car is to bus and taxi via Rajapalayam which takes 12h 27m and costs .
It takes approximately 12h 27m to get from Chidambaram to Sabarimala, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Sabarimala bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu station.
Chidambaram to Sabarimala bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Palani, Tamil Nadu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Sabarimala is 421 km. It takes approximately 7h 7m to drive from Chidambaram to Sabarimala.
There are 436+ hotels available in Sabarimala.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Sabarimala, India?
You can take a bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Sabarimala via Palani and Vandiperiyar in around 15h 36m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Mayiladuturai J to Kadayanallur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
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