Coimbatore → Sabarimala by road
Coimbatore to Sabarimala distance, bus and tempo traveller hire
A 2-day round trip from Coimbatore to Sabarimala in a 17-seater tempo traveller costs ₹19,600–24,100, and ₹43,100–58,200 in a 49-seater coach (as of Oct 2026). 328 km each way, 8–9 hours in a tempo traveller or bus.
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- Distance
- 328 km
- one way, by road
- Drive time
- 8–9 h
- group vehicle
- Plan for
- 2 to 3 days
- most groups
- Round trip
- ~722 km
- crosses a state border
- Fare from
- ₹19,600–24,100
- Tempo Traveller 17-seater, round trip
The road distance from Coimbatore to Sabarimala is about 328 km (measured along the road); with tea and meal stops, a tempo traveller or bus takes 8–9 hours. Most groups plan 2 to 3 days.
Sabarimala is a pilgrimage destination in Kerala. Tell us your dates and group size and verified operators send you itemised quotes to compare.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits and its Coimbatore → Sabarimala fare, from the table below.
Fits your group
Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)
13–17 or 10–17 seats
₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)
Coimbatore → Sabarimala
₹19,600–24,100
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 328 km one way · 2 days, round trip
Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.
Coimbatore to Sabarimala fare by vehicle
Round trip with driver over 2 days, about 722 km in all. Pick a vehicle to get exact quotes.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 2 days | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUV / Innova | 6–7 | ₹13,500–18,000 | Get quotes |
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹16,500–21,100 | Get quotes |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹19,600–24,100 | Get quotes |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹22,600–28,700 | Get quotes |
| Force Urbania (luxury van) | 10–17 | ₹25,600–33,200 | Get quotes |
| Mini Bus 28–35 seater | 27–35 | ₹31,700–43,100 | Get quotes |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹43,100–58,200 | Get quotes |
| AC Coach 50–56 seater | 50–56 | ₹50,600–65,800 | Get 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
Coimbatore to Sabarimala cost per person
The round-trip fare above split across every seat in the vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| SUV / Innova | 7 | ₹1,930–2,570 |
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 12 | ₹1,380–1,760 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 17 | ₹1,150–1,420 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 26 | ₹870–1,100 |
| Force Urbania (luxury van) | 17 | ₹1,510–1,950 |
| Mini Bus 28–35 seater | 35 | ₹910–1,230 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 49 | ₹880–1,190 |
| AC Coach 50–56 seater | 56 | ₹900–1,180 |
Per person if every seat is filled (the Seats column); an estimate as of Oct 2026. Fewer people means a higher share each.
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.
- Thekkady · ≈ 25 km from Sabarimala
- Vagamon · ≈ 41 km from Sabarimala
- Ettumanoor · ≈ 77 km from Sabarimala
- Kumarakom · ≈ 90 km from Sabarimala
- Alappuzha (Alleppey) · ≈ 100 km from Sabarimala
- Varkala · ≈ 107 km from Sabarimala
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.
- 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.
Verified operators near Coimbatore
1 approved operator within 75 km of Coimbatore. None can quote until their vehicle's RC, permit, fitness and insurance are checked and approved.
Operators for Coimbatore to Sabarimala
Approved operators near Coimbatore who can run this trip. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform.
Nalkco Trip Mentors
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Palakkad, Kerala
56 km by road from Coimbatore
2 vehicles · 16 seats
- Replies in ~10 min
Saravanabhava Translinks
Vehicle Owner
Karur, Tamil Nadu
136 km by road from Coimbatore
Fleet details on request
Seventree holidays
Vehicle Owner
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Serves Coimbatore
Fleet details on request
R M A Travels
Vehicle Owner
Puducherry
381 km by road from Coimbatore
Fleet details on request
Questions groups ask
What is the distance from Coimbatore to Sabarimala by road?
328 km one way by road (measured along the route), so about 722 km for the round trip with local running.
How long does it take to reach Sabarimala from Coimbatore by road?
A tempo traveller or bus with tea and meal stops takes 8–9 hours. Group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour with stops. Most groups plan 2 to 3 days.
Which vehicle should we hire from Coimbatore to Sabarimala for our 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.
What is the tempo traveller fare from Coimbatore to Sabarimala?
For a 2-day round trip with driver: ₹16,500–21,100 (Tempo Traveller 12-seater), ₹19,600–24,100 (Tempo Traveller 17-seater), ₹22,600–28,700 (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 Coimbatore to Sabarimala cost?
For a 2-day round trip with driver: ₹31,700–43,100 (Mini Bus 28–35 seater), ₹43,100–58,200 (AC Coach 40–49 seater), ₹50,600–65,800 (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.
What does a Coimbatore to Sabarimala trip cost per person?
With all 17 seats filled, a 2-day round trip in a 17-seater tempo traveller (₹19,600–24,100) works out to ₹1,150–1,420 per person, and ₹880–1,190 each in a 49-seater coach (an estimate, as of Oct 2026). Fewer people means a higher share each; hotels and food are extra.
How many days should a group plan for Sabarimala?
Most groups make it 2 to 3 days. With an extra day you can add Thekkady and Vagamon.
Coimbatore se Sabarimala ki duri kitni hai?
Coimbatore se Sabarimala ki sadak se duri lagbhag 328 km hai. Tempo traveller ya bus mein chai aur khane ke stop ke saath 8 se 9 ghante lagte hain.
How do I get exact prices?
Post your dates and group size on Yippigo. Up to 6 verified operators near Coimbatore 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. No Yippigo fee: free until 31 December 2026.
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