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 taxi which costs ₹9,500 - ₹13,000 and takes 27h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Sabarimala is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 4m and costs ₹16,000 - ₹26,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Sabarimala?

The distance between Colombo and Sabarimala is 701 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 25h 5m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹18,000.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Colombo to Sabarimala, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Sabarimala?

There are 381+ hotels available in Sabarimala.

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

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

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, taxi
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK)CMB - COK
2. Take the taxi from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Sabarimala
5h 4m
₹16,301–25,574
Bus, ferry, taxi
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the bus from FlixBus Velankanni - Bus Stand to FlixBus Salem - Seelanaickenpatti Bypass
4. Take the bus from Salem to Kumily
5. Take the taxi from Kumily to Sabarimala
27h 26m
₹9,592–12,297
Train, ferry, taxi
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Kadayanallur
4. Take the taxi from Kadayanallur to Sabarimala
25h 5m
₹11,550–17,780
Fly to Madurai, taxi
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai (IXM)CMB - IXM
2. Take the taxi from Madurai-Airport-IXM to Sabarimala
5h 11m
₹16,901–27,574
Fly to Trivandrum, taxi
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV)CMB - TRV
2. Take the taxi from Trivandrum (TRV) to Sabarimala
5h 11m
₹19,301–29,074

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

7Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

₹6,974Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Sabarimala.

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Distance: 700.8 km
Duration: 5h 4m

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), 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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