There are 5 ways to get from Kottayam to Guruvayur Temple by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Thrisur
best- Take the train from Kottayam to Thrisurtrain 12625 / ...
4h 9m₹266–2,090Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kottayam to Guruvayurtrain 16327
4h 37m₹160–1,300Bus
- Take the bus from Kottayam to Thissurbus
- Take the bus from Thrissur to Guruvayoorbus
4h 33m₹195–495Drive 141.8 km
- Drive from Kottayam to Guruvayur Templecar 141.8 km
2h 11m₹1,598–2,309Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Guruvayur Templetaxi 141.8 km
2h 11m₹2,900–3,600
Kottayam to Guruvayur Temple by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Guruvayur Temple is to bus which costs ₹190 - ₹500 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Guruvayur Temple is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Guruvayur Temple. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Guruvayoor via Thrissur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kottayam and arriving at Guruvayur. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Kottayam and Guruvayur Temple is 157 km. The road distance is 141.8 km.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Guruvayur Temple without a car is to train via Thrisur which takes 4h 9m and costs ₹260 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Kottayam to Guruvayur Temple, including transfers.
Kottayam to Guruvayur Temple bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.
Kottayam to Guruvayur Temple train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Guruvayur Temple is to train via Thrisur which takes 4h 9m and costs ₹260 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹190 - ₹500 and takes 4h 33m.
What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Guruvayur Temple, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Thrisur hourly. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kottayam to Guruvayur Temple via Thissur, Thrissur, and Guruvayoor in around 4h 33m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Thrisur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Kottayam to Guruvayur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kottayam to Thissur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–390
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹250–390
Bus from Thrissur to Guruvayoor
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹30–110
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–3,600
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More Questions & Answers
Kottayam to Guruvayur Temple bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Thissur station.
Kottayam to Guruvayur Temple train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thrisur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Guruvayur Temple is 142 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Kottayam to Guruvayur Temple.
There are 363+ hotels available in Guruvayur Temple.