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How to get fromSalem to Sabarimalaby bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Salem to Sabarimala by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

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    1. Take the bus from Salem to Kumilybus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Kumily to Sabarimalataxi taxi
    7h 25m
    ₹1,723–3,324

  2. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Salem Jn to Bodinayakkanurtrain train 20601
    2. Take the taxi from Bodinayakkanur to Sabarimalataxi taxi
    9h 36m
    ₹2,528–5,333

  3. Drive  337.6 km

    1. Drive from Salem to Sabarimalacar car 337.6 km
    5h 57m
    ₹3,820–5,517

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Salem to Sabarimalataxi taxi 337.6 km
    5h 57m
    ₹7,500–9,000

  5. Bus, taxi via Teni

    1. Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Theni, Tamil Nadubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Theni to Kumilybus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Kumily to Sabarimalataxi taxi
    8h 36m

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadubus bus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Palani, Tamil Nadu
    2. Take the bus from Palani to Vandiperiyarbus bus
    11h 6m

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  • Distance: 340.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Salem, India and Sabarimala, India?

You can take a bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Sabarimala via Palani and Vandiperiyar in around 11h 6m.

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