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How To Reach Thrissur

Planning A Trip To Thrissur? Here are some guidelines on how to reach Thrissur

Thrissur is a great holiday destination, nestled in the Indian state of Kerala. Barring a few parts of the summer season, Thrissur maintains a welcoming climate for most of the year. Apart from hosting the king of all festivals, Thrissur Pooram, Thrissur has an astonishing blend of wildlife, spiritual, and religious specimens that can thrill visitors. This city can coax you to don both a relaxing as well as an adventurous hat. Thrissur is accessible by various means of transport. The fastest and best way to reach Thrissur is via air but the mesmerising views on the way by road and rail are also worth exploring. Read on to find out about each.

By Air

By Air:  How To Reach Thrissur
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Thrissur lies within close proximity to the Kochi International Airport, 56 km away. Frequent direct flights connect most of the prime cities in the country to this airport. These direct flights also connect Thrissur to the Maldives, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Europe, and the Middle Eastern countries. Once at the Kochi International Airport, you can avail taxis to get you to Thrissur. Several local and global carriers run services at this airport, including the likes of Air India, Qatar Airways, and Indigo.

By Rail

By Rail:  How To Reach Thrissur
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The Thrissur Railway Station aptly connects some of the main cities in India to Thrissur. These include metropolitan cities like Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Bangalore, Pune, Chennai, and Ahmedabad. This station is always hustling and bustling with frequent commuters. Many express outgoing trains from the major metros connect tourists to Thrissur. Local passenger trains that ply on the same Kochi route also provide ample connectivity options to visitors.

By Road

By Road:  How To Reach Thrissur
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A decent tracery of roadways connect Thrissur to the rest of India. National highways such as NH47, NH17, NH66, and NH54 provide some breathtaking winding roads leading up to Thrissur. Bikers and adventurers would find this mode of transport heavenly due to the lush green sceneries on display. State run KSRTC buses are available from the major cities to Thrissur in addition to local and private buses. They provide continuous connectivity to tourists. If you are looking for luxurious travelling, deluxe bus services are also available.

Getting Around in Thrissur

Getting Around in Thrissur:  How To Reach Thrissur
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Thrissur provides tourists with low-budget and favorable commuting options. The city is thronged by local auto rickshaws at every nook and cranny. If you get lucky, one of these auto rickshaw pilots might just save the day by acting as your tour guide for the places you visit. Government operated buses provide inexpensive transportation through the city. If comfort is priority, you could even rent a private car or hire a local taxi to explore the city at your own leisure. All in all, Thrissur is pretty welcoming to its ardent fans.

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