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

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  1. Bus, taxi via Dindigul

    best
    1. Take the bus from Thoothukudi to Maduraibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madurai to Dindigulbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dindigul to Kumilybus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Kumily to Sabarimalataxi taxi
    8h 49m

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tuti Melur to Chengannurtrain train 16791
    2. Take the bus from Chengannur to Vandiperiyarbus bus
    14h 22m
    ₹1,065–2,760

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Tuti Melur to Tenkasi Jntrain train 16791
    2. Take the taxi from Tenkasi Jn to Sabarimalataxi taxi
    5h 42m
    ₹4,355–6,683

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Thoothukudi to Maduraibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Peerumedubus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Peerumedu to Sabarimalataxi taxi
    10h 33m
    ₹1,570–2,875

  5. Drive  270.4 km

    1. Drive from Thoothukudi to Sabarimalacar car 270.4 km
    5h 35m
    ₹2,623–3,789

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Sabarimalataxi taxi 270.4 km
    5h 35m
    ₹6,000–7,500

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  • Distance: 387.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Thoothukudi to Sabarimala. However, you can take the bus to Madurai, take the bus to Dindigul, take the bus to Kumily, then take the taxi to Sabarimala. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tuti Melur to Sabarimala via Chengannur, Chengannur, and Vandiperiyar in around 14h 22m.

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