What is the cheapest way to get from Colombo to Sabarimala?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Sabarimala is to bus and ferry and drive and taxi which costs ₹9,000 - ₹11,000 and takes 26h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colombo to Sabarimala?

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Sabarimala is to fly and bus and taxi which takes 6h 47m and costs ₹18,000 - ₹27,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Sabarimala?

The distance between Colombo and Sabarimala is 743 km.

How do I travel from Colombo to Sabarimala without a car?

The best way to get from Colombo to Sabarimala without a car is to train and ferry and taxi which takes 24h 50m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹15,000.

How long does it take to get from Colombo to Sabarimala?

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Colombo to Sabarimala, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Sabarimala?

There are 452+ hotels available in Sabarimala.

Colombo to Sabarimala - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, taxi, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Sabarimala by plane, bus, taxi, train, ferry, 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.

Fly to Cochin International Airport, bus, taxi
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane CMB - COK
2. Take the bus from Perumbavoor to Erumelybus
3. Take the taxi from Erumely to Sabarimalataxi
6h 47m
₹18,181–26,287
Bus, ferry, drive, taxi
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Drive from Nagapattinam to Myladuthuraicar
4. Take the bus from Myladuthurai to Mattuthavanibus
5. Take the bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Peerumedubus
6. Take the taxi from Peerumedu to Sabarimalataxi
26h 35m
₹9,240–10,559
Train, ferry, taxi
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Kadayanallurtrain
4. Take the taxi from Kadayanallur to Sabarimalataxi
24h 50m
₹11,544–14,960
Fly to Tuticorin Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane CMB - TCR
2. Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Sabarimalataxi
9h 52m
₹26,061–41,027
Fly to Trivandrum, train, taxi
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane CMB - TRV
2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Chengannurtrain
3. Take the taxi from Chengannur to Sabarimalataxi
8h 49m
₹20,532–28,747

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights

7Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

₹7,551Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Sabarimala.

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Distance: 742.9 km
Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Sabarimala, India?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Sabarimala. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Cochin International Airport (COK), take the taxi to Perumbavoor, take the bus to Erumely, then take the taxi to Sabarimala. Alternatively, you can take the train to Kankesanturai, walk to Kankesanturai, take the ferry to Nagapattinam, walk to Nagappattinam, take the train to Kadayanallur, then take the taxi to Sabarimala.

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