There are 5 ways to get from Ottapalam to Sabarimala by train, taxi, bus, 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.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Ottappalam to Chengannurtrain 16344 / ...
- Take the taxi from Chengannur to Sabarimalataxi
6h 39m₹2,985–4,807Train, bus, taxi via Kochi
cheapest- Take the train from Ottappalam to Aluvatrain
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Peerumedubus
- Take the taxi from Peerumedu to Sabarimalataxi
8h 57m₹1,294–4,457Train, bus, taxi
- Take the train from Ottappalam to Punkunnamtrain
- Take the bus from Trichur to Erumelybus
- Take the taxi from Erumely to Sabarimalataxi
7h 11mDrive 248.6 km
- Drive from Ottapalam to Sabarimalacar 248.6 km
4h 37m₹2,770–4,000Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ottapalam to Sabarimalataxi 248.6 km
4h 37m₹5,500–7,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ottapalam to Sabarimala is to train and bus and taxi via Kochi which costs ₹1,200 - ₹4,500 and takes 8h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Ottapalam to Sabarimala is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,000.
The distance between Ottapalam and Sabarimala is 339 km. The road distance is 248.6 km.
The best way to get from Ottapalam to Sabarimala without a car is to train and taxi which takes 6h 39m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,900.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Ottapalam to Sabarimala, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottapalam to Sabarimala is 249 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Ottapalam to Sabarimala.
There are 436+ hotels available in Sabarimala.
What companies run services between Ottapalam, India and Sabarimala, India?
There is no direct connection from Ottapalam to Sabarimala. However, you can take the train to Chengannur then take the taxi to Sabarimala. Alternatively, you can take the train to Punkunnam, walk to Trichur, take the bus to Erumely, then take the taxi to Sabarimala.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ottappalam to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Ottappalam to Punkunnam
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Ottappalam to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- 080-46333652
- keralalinesblr@gmail.com
- Website
- Kerala Lines
Bus from Trichur to Erumely
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Kerala Lines
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Peerumedu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–260
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Estimated price
- ₹950–7,000
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