The devotees coming by Train from Ernakulam side are advised to alight at Kottayam Railway Station and those from Thiruvananthapuram side at Chengannur Railway station. However for pilgrims intending to visit Erumeli, Kottayam Railway Station will be more convenient.
Nearest Railway Stations :
Kottayam (Distance to Pampa – 119 km)
Chengannur (Distance to Pampa – 93 km)
Pampa is the nearest place to Sabarimala that can be accessed by road. Sabarimala is about 5 Kms away from Pamba. Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates buses to Pampa from Kottayam & Chengannur Railway stations.