There are 6 ways to get from Thrissur to Meenakshi Temple by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Thrissur, Kerala - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
6h 36mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Thrisur to Madurai Jntrain 16343 / ...
7h 58m₹220–1,700Train via Palakkad
- Take the train from Thrisur to Palakkadtrain
- Take the train from Palakkad to Kodaikanal Roadtrain
- Take the train from Kodaikanal Road to Madurai Jntrain
7h 42m₹434–3,381Drive 267.6 km
- Drive from Thrissur to Meenakshi Templecar 267.6 km
4h 10m₹3,014–4,354Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thrissur to Meenakshi Templetaxi 267.6 km
4h 10m₹4,400–5,500Bus via Palani
- Take the bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Palani, Tamil Nadubus Thrissur, Kerala - Palani, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
7h 52m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thrissur to Meenakshi Temple is to train which costs ₹220 - ₹1,700 and takes 7h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Thrissur to Meenakshi Temple is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Thrissur, Kerala and arriving at Madurai, Tamil Nadu. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Thrisur and arriving at Madurai Jn. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 40m.
The distance between Thrissur and Meenakshi Temple is 268 km. The road distance is 267.6 km.
The best way to get from Thrissur to Meenakshi Temple without a car is to bus which takes 6h 36m and costs .
The bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadu takes 6h 25m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Thrissur to Meenakshi Temple bus services, operated by Cholan Tours, depart from Thrissur, Kerala station.
Thrissur to Meenakshi Temple train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thrisur station.
The best way to get from Thrissur to Meenakshi Temple is to bus which takes 6h 36m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Palakkad, which costs ₹430 - ₹3,400 and takes 7h 42m.
What companies run services between Thrissur, Kerala, India and Meenakshi Temple, India?
Cholan Tours operates a bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadu every 4 hours, and the journey takes 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thrisur to Meenakshi Temple via Palakkad, Kodaikanal Road, and Madurai Jn in around 7h 42m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thrisur to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Palakkad to Kodaikanal Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Kodaikanal Road to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Thrisur to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Website
- Cholan Tours
Bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Cholan Tours
- Website
- Grm Travels
Bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Palani, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- Grm Travels
- Website
- Hindusthan Travels
Bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Hindusthan Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–5,500
Taxi In Thrissur
- Phone
- +91 93 87 02 20 22
- Website
- taxiinthrissur.com
Thrissur Taxi
- Phone
- +91 90 72 22 99 66
- Website
- thrissurtaxionline.com
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More Questions & Answers
Thrissur to Meenakshi Temple bus services, operated by Cholan Tours, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Thrissur to Meenakshi Temple train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thrissur to Meenakshi Temple is 268 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Thrissur to Meenakshi Temple.
There are 217+ hotels available in Meenakshi Temple.






