There are 6 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Sabarimala by bus, taxi, train, 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.
Bus, taxi via Dindigul
best- Take the bus from Tuticorin to Dindigulbus
- Take the bus from Dindigul to Kumilybus
- Take the taxi from Kumily to Sabarimalataxi
8h 3mTrain, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Chengannurtrain 16791
- Take the bus from Chengannur to Vandiperiyarbus
14h 22m₹1,065–2,760Train, taxi
- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Tenkasi Jntrain 16791
- Take the taxi from Tenkasi Jn to Sabarimalataxi
5h 42m₹4,355–6,683Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Peerumedubus
- Take the taxi from Peerumedu to Sabarimalataxi
10h 33m₹1,570–2,875Drive 270.4 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Sabarimalacar 270.4 km
5h 35m₹3,011–4,349Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Sabarimalataxi 270.4 km
5h 35m₹6,000–7,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Sabarimala is to train and bus which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,800 and takes 14h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Sabarimala is to drive which takes 5h 35m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,400.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Sabarimala is 391 km. The road distance is 270.4 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Sabarimala without a car is to bus and taxi via Dindigul which takes 8h 3m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Thoothukudi to Sabarimala, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Sabarimala is 270 km. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Thoothukudi to Sabarimala.
There are 248+ hotels available in Sabarimala.
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 Dindigul, walk 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.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuti Melur to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Tuti Melur to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Tuticorin to Dindigul
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Dindigul to Kumily
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Dindigul to Kumily
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Dindigul to Kumily
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Dindigul to Kumily
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Chengannur to Vandiperiyar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–230
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Peerumedu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–310
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Estimated price
- ₹950–7,500
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