Thrissur & Palakkad · Muziris heritage town
Kodungallur & Muziris group trip guide
Kodungallur & Muziris: Muziris heritage town in Thrissur & Palakkad, Kerala. From Kochi it is 39 km by road, 1–2 hours with stops. Groups give it half a day. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Kochi costs ₹6,800–8,400 for a same-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.
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- From Kochi
- 39 km by road
- Time to give it
- Half a day
- Best season
- October to March
- Fare from Kochi
- ₹6,800–8,400 round trip (Oct 2026)
- Nearest airport
- Kochi (COK)
Kodungallur is linked with Muziris, the ancient port that traded with Rome; the Muziris Heritage Project links museums and old sites across the area.
The Cheraman Juma Masjid here is described as the first mosque built in India, and the town is also known for the Kodungallur Bhagavathy temple.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Kodungallur & Muziris from each city, from the tables below.
Fits your group
Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)
13–17 or 10–17 seats
₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)
Palakkad → Kodungallur & Muziris
₹6,800–8,400
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 108 km one way · 1 day, round trip
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Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.
Why groups go
A heritage half-day between Kochi and Thrissur that suits school groups and families of every faith.
Temples, churches & mosquesHistory & culture
How far is Kodungallur & Muziris
Road distance from our route catalog, one way.
| From | Road km | With stops | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palakkad | 108 km | 2–3 h | – |
| Kochi | 39 km | 1–2 h | – |
| Kozhikode | 153 km | 3–4 h | – |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 244 km | 5–6 h | – |
Group fares from Kochi
Round trip with driver, 1 day, by vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 1 day |
|---|---|---|
| SUV / Innova | 6–7 | ₹4,700–6,300 |
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹5,800–7,400 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹6,800–8,400 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹7,900–10,000 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹15,000–20,200 |
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a day trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a day trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
When to go and how long
- Best season: October to March.
- Time to give it: Half a day.
- Who goes: School groups, Heritage lovers, Families.
Add on nearby
Arriving from abroad or another state
- Nearest airport: Kochi (COK).
- Nearest railway station: Irinjalakuda.
- Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
Operators for Kodungallur & Muziris
Approved operators who take groups to Kodungallur & Muziris. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
Nalkco Trip Mentors
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Palakkad, Kerala
108 km by road from Kodungallur
2 vehicles · 16 seats
- Replies in ~10 min
Saravanabhava Translinks
Vehicle Owner
Karur, Tamil Nadu
Serves Kodungallur
Fleet details on request
Seventree holidays
Vehicle Owner
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Serves Kodungallur
Fleet details on request
R M A Travels
Vehicle Owner
Puducherry
Serves Kodungallur
Fleet details on request
Official pages and sources
Opening hours, tickets and permits change: check them on the official pages before you travel.
How booking works
- Post your trip onceDates, pickup, places and group size. It takes two minutes and costs nothing.
- Verified operators quoteWe invite up to 6 verified operators near you, aiming for 3 quotes, and invite more if fewer reply within 2 hours.
- Compare itemised quotesVehicle, driver allowance, night halts, tolls and taxes, line by line, side by side.
- Book and pay the operatorAccept a quote and pay the operator an advance (25%) directly. No Yippigo fee: free until 31 December 2026.
Questions groups ask
Kochi-il ninnu Kodungallur & Muziris-lekku ethra dooram? (How far is Kodungallur & Muziris from Kochi?)
39 km by road: 1–2 hours in a tempo traveller or bus with tea and meal stops (group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour, about 35 on ghat roads). Road distance from our route catalog.
Kodungallur & Muziris-lekku tempo traveller-inu ethra rate aakum? (What does a tempo traveller to Kodungallur & Muziris cost?)
Round trip from Kochi (39 km one way, 1 day) with driver: 17-seater ₹6,800–8,400, 40–49 seater bus ₹15,000–20,200. Indicative, as of Oct 2026; post the trip for the exact rate.
What does a group trip to Kodungallur & Muziris cost?
Round trip from Kochi with driver: SUV / Innova ₹4,700–6,300; Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹5,800–7,400; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹6,800–8,400; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹7,900–10,000; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹15,000–20,200. Indicative, as of October 2026, with driver allowance and 5% GST; hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.
How many days do we need for Kodungallur & Muziris?
Half a day. With the drive from Kochi, plan a day trip, or 2 days to see more in all. A heritage half-day between Kochi and Thrissur that suits school groups and families of every faith.
When is the best time to visit Kodungallur & Muziris?
October to March.
Which vehicle for our group?
4 people: Sedan; 7 people: SUV / Innova; 12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 45 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater.
How do we reach Kodungallur & Muziris from abroad?
Nearest airport: Kochi (COK). Nearest railway station: Irinjalakuda. Operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.
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