Bengaluru to Sabarimala by tempo traveller or bus

Sabarimala is a pilgrimage destination in Kerala, ≈ 484 km from Bengaluru. Tell us your dates and group size and verified operators send you itemised quotes to compare.

Bengaluru to Sabarimala is ≈ 484 km by road, 10–13 hours in a tempo traveller or bus. A 3-day round trip in a 17-seater tempo traveller costs ₹29,000–35,800, and ₹63,700–86,100 in a 49-seater coach (as of Oct 2026).

Distance
≈ 484 km
estimated
Drive time
10–13 h
group vehicle
Plan for
3 to 4 days
most groups
Round trip
~1065 km
crosses a state border
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Bengaluru to Sabarimala fare by vehicle

Round trip with driver over 3 days, about 1065 km in all. Pick a vehicle to get exact quotes.

Bengaluru to Sabarimala: indicative fares by vehicle
VehicleSeatsRound trip, 3 daysQuotes
SUV / Innova6–7₹20,100–26,800Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 12-seater9–12₹24,600–31,300Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 17-seater13–17₹29,000–35,800Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater18–26₹33,500–42,500Get quotes
Force Urbania (luxury van)10–17₹38,000–49,200Get quotes
Mini Bus 28–35 seater27–35₹46,900–63,700Get quotes
AC Coach 40–49 seater36–49₹63,700–86,100Get quotes
AC Coach 50–56 seater50–56₹74,900–97,300Get quotes

Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. State entry tax for crossing the border is not included yet; operators add it on the quote. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.

Change the days or stops in the fare calculatorRates per km for every vehicle

On the way

Places close to the route, good for a break or a darshan stop.

  • Munnar

Add to the trip: around Sabarimala

Distances are estimated from the map.

Good to know

  • Temple towns get crowded on festivals and weekends. Start early, and ask the operator about parking close to the temple for elderly travellers.
  • Crossing a state border adds a permit or entry tax for commercial vehicles. Operators with an all-India permit include it; ask for it on the quote.
  • On long days, drivers need rest. Operators usually plan one driver per 300–350 km a day; ask for two drivers for longer stretches.
  • Quotes usually include fuel, driver, and his food and stay. Tolls, parking and state taxes are listed separately. Yippigo shows each quote line by line.

Questions groups ask

How far is Sabarimala from Bengaluru by road?

≈ 484 km one way (estimated from the map), so about 1065 km for the round trip with local running. The drive takes 10–13 hours with tea and meal stops.

What is the tempo traveller fare from Bengaluru to Sabarimala?

For a 3-day round trip with driver: ₹24,600–31,300 (Tempo Traveller 12-seater), ₹29,000–35,800 (Tempo Traveller 17-seater), ₹33,500–42,500 (Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater), indicative, October 2026. That covers vehicle hire, the driver allowance, night halts and 5% GST; tolls and parking are extra. State entry tax for Kerala is not in these figures; operators add it on the quote.

How much does a bus from Bengaluru to Sabarimala cost?

For a 3-day round trip with driver: ₹46,900–63,700 (Mini Bus 28–35 seater), ₹63,700–86,100 (AC Coach 40–49 seater), ₹74,900–97,300 (AC Coach 50–56 seater), as of Oct 2026. Hotels, food and entry tickets are extra. State entry tax for Kerala is not in these figures; operators add it on the quote.

How many days should a group plan for Sabarimala?

Most groups make it 3 to 4 days. With an extra day you can add Thekkady and Vagamon.

Which vehicle suits my group?

Up to 7 people fit an SUV or Innova; 9–26 a tempo traveller; 27–35 a mini bus; 36–56 a full-size coach. Leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips.

How do I get exact prices?

Post your dates and group size on Yippigo. Up to 6 verified operators near Bengaluru are invited to quote, aiming for 3 quotes: vehicle, driver, tolls and permits line by line. You compare and pay the operator you choose an advance (20–30%) directly.

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