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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Sabarimala is to train and ferry and taxi which costs ₹11,000 - ₹15,000 and takes 24h 34m.

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 4h 57m and costs ₹20,000 - ₹32,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Sabarimala?

The distance between Colombo and Sabarimala is 700 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 34m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹15,000.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Colombo to Sabarimala, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Sabarimala?

There are 451+ hotels available in Sabarimala.

Colombo to Sabarimala - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, ferry, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Sabarimala by plane, taxi, train, ferry, or bus

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Fly, taxi
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane CMB - COK
2. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Sabarimalataxi
4h 57m
₹20,273–31,441
Train, ferry, taxi
cheapest
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 34m
₹11,545–14,964
Bus, ferry, taxi
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the bus from Nagapattinam to Coimbatorebus
4. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Dindigulbus
5. Take the bus from Dindigul to Kumilybus
6. Take the taxi from Kumily to Sabarimalataxi
29h 20m

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

7Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

₹11,675Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Colombo to Sabarimala.

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Distance: 699.9 km
Duration: 4h 57m

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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