There are 4 ways to get from Ooty to Sabarimala by taxi, train, 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.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Ooty to Nilambur Roadtaxi
- Take the train from Nilambur Road to Chengannurtrain
- Take the taxi from Chengannur to Sabarimalataxi
9h 14m₹5,460–7,907Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ooty to Palanibus 783Ns
- Take the bus from Palani to Vandiperiyarbus
12h 36m₹1,071–2,115Drive 347.6 km
- Drive from Ooty to Sabarimalacar 347.6 km
7h 18m₹3,896–5,627Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ooty to Sabarimalataxi 347.6 km
7h 18m₹8,500–11,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ooty to Sabarimala is to bus which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,200 and takes 12h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Ooty to Sabarimala is to drive which takes 7h 18m and costs ₹3,900 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ooty to Sabarimala. However, there are services departing from Ooty and arriving at Vandiperiyar via Palani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 36m.
The distance between Ooty and Sabarimala is 491 km. The road distance is 347.6 km.
The best way to get from Ooty to Sabarimala without a car is to taxi and train which takes 9h 14m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹8,000.
It takes approximately 9h 14m to get from Ooty to Sabarimala, including transfers.
Ooty to Sabarimala bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Ooty station.
Ooty to Sabarimala bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Palani station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ooty to Sabarimala is 348 km. It takes approximately 7h 18m to drive from Ooty to Sabarimala.
There are 442+ hotels available in Sabarimala.
What companies run services between Ooty, India and Sabarimala, India?
You can take a bus from Ooty to Sabarimala via Palani and Vandiperiyar in around 12h 36m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Nilambur Road to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Ooty to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–750
- 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
- 3h 49m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,400–11,000
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
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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