There are 5 ways to get from Virudhachalam to Sabarimala by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train, bus, taxi
best- Take the train from Vriddhachalm Tn to Ponmlai Gld Rcktrain
- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu to Theni, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Theni to Kumilybus
- Take the taxi from Kumily to Sabarimalataxi
9h 39mDrive 397.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Virudhachalam to Sabarimalacar 397.4 km
6h 44m₹4,511–6,516Train, taxi
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Kadayanallurtrain 12661 / ...
- Take the taxi from Kadayanallur to Sabarimalataxi
10h 16m₹4,665–7,503Taxi
- Take the taxi from Virudhachalam to Sabarimalataxi 397.4 km
6h 44m₹8,500–11,000Bus
- Take the bus from Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadubus Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu - Palani, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Palani to Vandiperiyarbus
13h 11m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Virudhachalam to Sabarimala is to drive which costs ₹4,500 - ₹6,500 and takes 6h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Virudhachalam to Sabarimala is to drive which takes 6h 44m and costs ₹4,500 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Virudhachalam to Sabarimala. However, there are services departing from Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Vandiperiyar via Palani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 11m.
The distance between Virudhachalam and Sabarimala is 399 km. The road distance is 397.4 km.
The best way to get from Virudhachalam to Sabarimala without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 9h 39m and costs .
It takes approximately 9h 39m to get from Virudhachalam to Sabarimala, including transfers.
Virudhachalam to Sabarimala bus services, operated by Pkr Travels, depart from Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu station.
Virudhachalam to Sabarimala bus services, operated by Pkr Travels, arrive at Palani, Tamil Nadu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virudhachalam to Sabarimala is 397 km. It takes approximately 6h 44m to drive from Virudhachalam to Sabarimala.
There are 456+ hotels available in Sabarimala.
What companies run services between Virudhachalam, India and Sabarimala, India?
You can take a bus from Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu to Sabarimala via Palani and Vandiperiyar in around 13h 11m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vriddhachalm Tn to Ponmlai Gld Rck
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Kadayanallur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
- Website
- Pvs Travels
Bus from Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu to Theni, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Pvs Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Estimated price
- ₹950–11,000
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