There are 6 ways to get from Virudhachalam to Guruvayur Temple by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Salem
best- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Salem Jntrain 06895 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Thrisurtrain 12623 / ...
9h 59m₹478–3,806Train
cheapest- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Guruvayurtrain 16127
18h 54m₹430–3,300Bus
- Take the bus from Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Keralabus
- Take the bus from Palakkad to Thissurbus
13h 27mDrive 430.7 km
- Drive from Virudhachalam to Guruvayur Templecar 430.7 km
6h₹4,858–7,017Taxi
- Take the taxi from Virudhachalam to Guruvayur Templetaxi 430.7 km
6h₹7,000–8,500Train, fly
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Thrisurtrain
9h 42m₹5,876–12,213
Virudhachalam to Guruvayur Temple by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Virudhachalam to Guruvayur Temple is to train which costs ₹430 - ₹3,300 and takes 18h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Virudhachalam to Guruvayur Temple is to drive which takes 6h and costs ₹4,800 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Virudhachalam to Guruvayur Temple. However, there are services departing from Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Guruvayoor via Palani, Tamil Nadu, Palakkad and Thrissur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 27m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Vridhachalam Jn and arriving at Guruvayur. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18h 42m.
The distance between Virudhachalam and Guruvayur Temple is 451 km. The road distance is 430.7 km.
The best way to get from Virudhachalam to Guruvayur Temple without a car is to train via Salem which takes 9h 59m and costs ₹470 - ₹3,900.
It takes approximately 9h 59m to get from Virudhachalam to Guruvayur Temple, including transfers.
Virudhachalam to Guruvayur Temple bus services, operated by Pkr Travels, depart from Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu station.
Virudhachalam to Guruvayur Temple train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vridhachalam Jn station.
The best way to get from Virudhachalam to Guruvayur Temple is to train via Salem which takes 9h 59m and costs ₹470 - ₹3,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 27m.
What companies run services between Virudhachalam, India and Guruvayur Temple, India?
You can take a train from Vridhachalam Jn to Guruvayur Temple via Salem Jn, Thrisur, and Guruvayur in around 9h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu to Guruvayur Temple via Palani, Tamil Nadu, Palakkad, Thissur, Thrissur, and Guruvayoor in around 13h 27m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Salem Jn to Thrisur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Coimbatore Jn to Thrisur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- 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 Vridhachalam Jn to Guruvayur
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹430–3,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹430–550
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,600–3,300
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Palakkad to Thissur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹490–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–8,500
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More Questions & Answers
Virudhachalam to Guruvayur Temple bus services, operated by Pkr Travels, arrive at Palani, Tamil Nadu station.
Virudhachalam to Guruvayur Temple train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virudhachalam to Guruvayur Temple is 431 km. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Virudhachalam to Guruvayur Temple.
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