There are 6 ways to get from Guruvayur Temple to Kottayam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Kochi
best- Take the train from Guruvayur to Ernakulam Towntrain 16128 / ...
- Take the train from Ernakulam Town to Kottayamtrain 22504 / ...
3h 29m₹262–2,087Train
cheapest- Take the train from Guruvayur to Kottayamtrain 16328
3h 57m₹160–1,300Bus
- Take the bus from Thissur to Kottayambus
4h 29m₹192–483Drive 142.4 km
- Drive from Guruvayur Temple to Kottayamcar 142.4 km
2h 12m₹1,595–2,304Taxi
- Take the taxi from Guruvayur Temple to Kottayamtaxi 142.4 km
2h 12m₹2,900–3,600Bus via Kochi
- Take the bus from Guruvayur to Ernakulambus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Kottayam Baker Junctionbus redbusIndia_A/C Semi Sleeper / ...
5h 12m
Guruvayur Temple to Kottayam by foot and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Guruvayur Temple to Kottayam is to bus which costs ₹190 - ₹490 and takes 4h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Guruvayur Temple to Kottayam is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Guruvayur Temple to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Guruvayoor and arriving at Kottayam via Thissur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Guruvayur and arriving at Kottayam. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Guruvayur Temple and Kottayam is 157 km. The road distance is 142.4 km.
The best way to get from Guruvayur Temple to Kottayam without a car is to train via Kochi which takes 3h 29m and costs ₹260 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Guruvayur Temple to Kottayam, including transfers.
Guruvayur Temple to Kottayam bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Guruvayur station.
Guruvayur Temple to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Guruvayur station.
The best way to get from Guruvayur Temple to Kottayam is to train via Kochi which takes 3h 29m and costs ₹260 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹190 - ₹490 and takes 4h 29m.
What companies run services between Guruvayur Temple, India and Kottayam, India?
You can take a vehicle from Guruvayur Temple to Kottayam via Guruvayur and Ernakulam Town in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Thissur to Kottayam hourly. Tickets cost ₹160–380 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Guruvayur to Ernakulam Town
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Ernakulam Town to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Guruvayur to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Thissur to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–380
- Website
- KSRTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹240–380
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Guruvayur to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Ernakulam to Kottayam Baker Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- preet.singh12@yahoo.com
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Guruvayur to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Ernakulam to Kottayam Baker Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–3,600
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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Booking & Getting There
Guruvayur Temple to Kottayam bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Ernakulam station.
Guruvayur Temple to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Town station.
Yes, the driving distance between Guruvayur Temple to Kottayam is 142 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Guruvayur Temple to Kottayam.
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