There are 6 ways to get from Madikeri to Sabarimala by taxi, plane, train, bus or car
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Recommended option
Taxi, fly to Kochi • 5h 37m
Cheapest option
Taxi, train • 13h 14m
4 alternative options
Taxi, fly to Trivandrum • 6h 43m
Bus • 17h 43m
Taxi • 8h 32m
Drive • 8h 32m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madikeri to Sabarimala is to drive which costs ₹4,900 - ₹7,500 and takes 8h 32m.
The quickest way to get from Madikeri to Sabarimala is to taxi and fly which costs ₹9,000 - ₹16,000 and takes 5h 37m.
The distance between Madikeri and Sabarimala is 363 km. The road distance is 512.6 km.
The best way to get from Madikeri to Sabarimala without a car is to taxi and train which takes 13h 14m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,000.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Madikeri to Sabarimala, including transfers.
The quickest flight from Kannur Airport to Kochi Airport is the direct flight which takes 55 min.
Yes, the driving distance between Madikeri to Sabarimala is 513 km. It takes approximately 8h 32m to drive from Madikeri to Sabarimala.
Air India Express and IndiGo Airlines offer flights from Kannur Airport to Kochi Airport.
There are 30+ hotels available in Sabarimala. Prices start at ₹7,500 per night.

- Distance: 363.3 km
- Duration: 5h 37m
What companies run services between Madikeri, India and Sabarimala, India?
You can take a bus from Madikeri to Sabarimala via Mysore, Sulthan Bathery KSRTC Bus Stand, and Kumily - Thekkady in around 17h 43m.

- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kannur to Kochi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300 - ₹15,000
Flights from Kannur to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700 - ₹14,000

- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Kannur to Kochi
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300 - ₹3,400

India’s national rail operator runs passenger and freight trains on both long-distance and suburban routes across the country, from slower multi-stop to faster and more comfortable services. It’s a practical and affordable way to explore the country. Advance ticket bookings usually open 120 days before the date of the journey for Indian nationals; 365 days for international travellers. You’ll be allocated a seat or berth when you book and choose your class of travel.
Contact Details
- Website
- indianrail.gov.in
Train from Kannapuram to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220 - ₹1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220 - ₹290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650 - ₹850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900 - ₹1,200

- Phone
- +91 80956 61626
Bus from Coorg Old Private Bus Stand to Mysore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- m.asianxpress.com

- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- online.keralartc.com
Bus from Mysore to Sultan Bathery
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180 - ₹260
- Schedules at
- online.keralartc.com
Bus from Sulthan Bathery KSRTC Bus Stand to Kumily - Thekkady
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420 - ₹600
- Schedules at
- online.keralartc.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,500 - ₹3,000
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