There are 5 ways to get from Varkala to Guruvayur Temple by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Thrisur
best- Take the train from Varkala to Thrisurtrain 12076 / ...
5h 42m₹305–2,384Train
cheapest- Take the train from Varkala to Guruvayurtrain 16127
6h 45m₹200–1,600Train, bus
- Take the train from Varkala to Chengannurtrain 12624 / ...
- Take the bus from Chengannur to Thissurbus
7h 39m₹367–1,453Drive 244.1 km
- Drive from Varkala to Guruvayur Templecar 244.1 km
3h 53m₹2,733–3,948Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Guruvayur Templetaxi 244.1 km
3h 53m₹4,000–4,900
Varkala to Guruvayur Temple by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Guruvayur Temple is to train which costs ₹200 - ₹1,600 and takes 6h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Guruvayur Temple is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,000.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Varkala and arriving at Guruvayur. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 33m.
The distance between Varkala and Guruvayur Temple is 264 km. The road distance is 244.1 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Guruvayur Temple without a car is to train via Thrisur which takes 5h 42m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Varkala to Guruvayur Temple, including transfers.
Varkala to Guruvayur Temple train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varkala station.
Varkala to Guruvayur Temple train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thrisur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Guruvayur Temple is 244 km. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Varkala to Guruvayur Temple.
There are 408+ hotels available in Guruvayur Temple.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Guruvayur Temple, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Varkala to Thrisur hourly. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varkala to Thrisur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Varkala to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Varkala to Guruvayur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Chengannur to Thissur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹200–290
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–4,900
Kollam Cab
- Phone
- +91 98 95 21 82 40
Kollam Online Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 99 46 26 85 56
- Website
- kollamonlinetaxi.business.site
Smile Taxi Service
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