There are 6 ways to get from Kerala to Guruvayur Temple by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Thrisur
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Thrisurtrain 12076 / ...
6h 20m₹320–2,497Train
cheapest- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Guruvayurtrain 16127
7h 27m₹210–1,700Bus via Kunnumma
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzhabus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Guruvayoorbus
7h 14m₹294–666Drive 290.1 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Guruvayur Templecar 290.1 km
4h 23m₹2,838–4,100Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Guruvayur Templetaxi 290.1 km
4h 23m₹5,000–6,500Bus
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Guruvayoorbus
9h 46m₹370–460
Kerala to Guruvayur Temple by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kerala to Guruvayur Temple is to bus which costs ₹370 - ₹460 and takes 9h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Kerala to Guruvayur Temple is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,100.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Trivandrum and arriving at Guruvayoor. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 42m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Guruvayur. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 15m.
The distance between Kerala and Guruvayur Temple is 305 km. The road distance is 290.1 km.
The best way to get from Kerala to Guruvayur Temple without a car is to train via Thrisur which takes 6h 20m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Kerala to Guruvayur Temple, including transfers.
Kerala to Guruvayur Temple bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum station.
Kerala to Guruvayur Temple train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Kerala to Guruvayur Temple is to train via Thrisur which takes 6h 20m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus via Kunnumma, which costs ₹290 - ₹700 and takes 7h 14m.
What companies run services between Kerala, India and Guruvayur Temple, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Thrisur hourly. Tickets cost ₹210–1,600 and the journey takes 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trivandrum to Guruvayur Temple via Ambalapuzha, Chertala, Cherthala, Ernakulam, and Guruvayoor in around 7h 14m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Thrisur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Guruvayur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–250
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Guruvayoor
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹100–180
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Trivandrum to Guruvayoor
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹370–460
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
Abel Cabs
- Phone
- +91 94 97 18 36 93
- Website
- abelcabs.com
Taxi Tel
- Phone
- +91 98 47 01 92 93
- Website
- taxitel.in
Trivandrum Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 44 18 32 73
- Website
- trivandrumcabs.net
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Booking & Getting There
Kerala to Guruvayur Temple bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Guruvayoor station.
Kerala to Guruvayur Temple train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thrisur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kerala to Guruvayur Temple is 290 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Kerala to Guruvayur Temple.
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