There are 4 ways to get from Kotagiri to Sabarimala by train, taxi, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Chengannurtrain 12695 / ...
- Take the taxi from Chengannur to Sabarimalataxi
10h 16m₹3,964–7,035Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Coonoor to Palanibus 783Ns
- Take the bus from Palani to Vandiperiyarbus
12h 15m₹1,586–2,783Drive 327.5 km
- Drive from Kotagiri to Sabarimalacar 327.5 km
6h 36m₹3,670–5,301Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kotagiri to Sabarimalataxi 327.5 km
6h 36m₹8,000–10,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kotagiri to Sabarimala is to bus which costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,800 and takes 12h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Kotagiri to Sabarimala is to drive which takes 6h 36m and costs ₹3,600 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kotagiri to Sabarimala. However, there are services departing from Coonoor and arriving at Vandiperiyar via Palani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.
The distance between Kotagiri and Sabarimala is 490 km. The road distance is 327.5 km.
The best way to get from Kotagiri to Sabarimala without a car is to train and taxi which takes 10h 16m and costs ₹3,900 - ₹7,500.
It takes approximately 10h 16m to get from Kotagiri to Sabarimala, including transfers.
Kotagiri to Sabarimala bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Coonoor station.
Kotagiri to Sabarimala bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Palani station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kotagiri to Sabarimala is 327 km. It takes approximately 6h 36m to drive from Kotagiri to Sabarimala.
There are 442+ hotels available in Sabarimala.
What companies run services between Kotagiri, Tamil Nādu, India and Sabarimala, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kotagiri to Sabarimala via Coonoor, Palani, and Vandiperiyar in around 12h 15m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Coimbatore Jn to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Coonoor to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–750
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Palani to Vandiperiyar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–500
- Website
- KSRTC
- AC Sleeper
- ₹390–500
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,800–10,000
Ooty Heritage
Ooty Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 97 87 11 10 67
- Website
- ootytaxiservice.com
The Black And White Holidays
- Phone
- +91 97 87 62 54 79
- Website
- blacknwhiteholidays.com
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