There are 5 ways to get from Palakkad 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 Palakkad to Chengannurtrain 12695 / ...
- Take the taxi from Chengannur to Sabarimalataxi
6h 36m₹2,996–4,890Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Palakkad to Kottayambus
- Take the bus from Kottayam to Vandiperiyarbus
8h 50m₹1,047–1,405Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Palakkad to Erumelibus
- Take the taxi from Erumeli to Sabarimalataxi
7h 13m₹2,173–2,769Drive 259 km
- Drive from Palakkad to Sabarimalacar 259 km
4h 44m₹2,520–3,639Taxi
- Take the taxi from Palakkad to Sabarimalataxi 259 km
4h 44m₹5,500–7,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palakkad to Sabarimala is to bus which costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,400 and takes 8h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Palakkad to Sabarimala is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Palakkad to Sabarimala. However, there are services departing from Palakkad and arriving at Vandiperiyar via Kottayam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
The distance between Palakkad and Sabarimala is 369 km. The road distance is 259 km.
The best way to get from Palakkad to Sabarimala without a car is to train and taxi which takes 6h 36m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,900.
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Palakkad to Sabarimala, including transfers.
Palakkad to Sabarimala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Palakkad station.
Palakkad to Sabarimala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palakkad to Sabarimala is 259 km. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Palakkad to Sabarimala.
There are 429+ hotels available in Sabarimala.
What companies run services between Palakkad, India and Sabarimala, India?
You can take a bus from Palakkad to Sabarimala via Kottayam and Vandiperiyar in around 8h 50m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Palakkad to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Palakkad to Erumeli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹270–470
- Website
- KSRTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹300–470
Bus from Palakkad to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–320
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottayam to Vandiperiyar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹110–190
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 080-46333652
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kerala Lines
Bus from Palakkad to Erumeli
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Kerala Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,900–7,000
Aaram Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 95 13 41 34
- Website
- aaramtravels.com
Car Cab's
- Phone
- +91 94 46 63 74 15
- Website
- carcabs.business.site
HEPS Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 45 77 04 28
- Website
- calltaxi.blogspot.com
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