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There are 7 ways to get from Madurai to Guruvayur Temple by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane IXM - COK
    2. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Guruvayur Templetaxi taxi
    4h 35m
    ₹11,107–18,563

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Guruvayurtrain train 16127 / ...
    13h 7m
    ₹330–2,500

  3. Train via Palakkad

    1. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Palakkadtrain train 16344 / ...
    2. Take the train from Palakkad to Thrisurtrain train 12623 / ...
    7h 55m
    ₹436–3,489

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madurai to Coimbatorebus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Thissurbus bus
    10h 49m

  5. Drive  289.5 km

    1. Drive from Madurai to Guruvayur Templecar car 289.5 km
    4h 41m
    ₹2,832–4,091

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Madurai to Guruvayur Templetaxi taxi 289.5 km
    4h 41m
    ₹4,800–6,000

  7. Fly to Calicut International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane plane IXM - CCJ
    2. Take the bus from Parappanangadi to Guruvayoorbus bus
    6h 57m
    ₹9,437–16,223

Madurai to Guruvayur Temple by train and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket₹436Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 277.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Madurai, India and Guruvayur Temple, India?

You can take a train from Madurai Jn to Guruvayur Temple via Palakkad, Thrisur, and Guruvayur in around 7h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madurai to Guruvayur Temple via Coimbatore, Coimbatore, Thissur, Thrissur, and Guruvayoor in around 10h 49m.

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