There are 7 ways to get from Bekal to Varkala by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Bekal Fort to Varkalatrain 16630
12h 5m₹300–2,300Bus
- Take the bus from Kanhagad to Kozhikodebus
- Take the bus from Kozhikode, Kerala to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus Kozhikode, Kerala - Varkala(kerala), Kerala
13h 20mDrive 499.4 km
- Drive from Bekal to Varkalacar 499.4 km
7h 53m₹5,603–8,092Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bekal to Varkalataxi 499.4 km
7h 53m₹11,000–14,000Train to Bajpe Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train
- Take the train from Bekal Fort to Mangaloretrain
- Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane IXE - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
7h 28m₹5,430–17,499Train to Kannur International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train
- Take the train from Bekal Fort to Kannurtrain
- Fly from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane CNN - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
7h 58m₹4,974–15,190Train to Kannur International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, train
- Take the train from Bekal Fort to Kannurtrain
- Fly from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane CNN - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Varkalatrain
10h 39m₹5,163–15,580
Bekal to Varkala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bekal to Varkala is to train which costs ₹300 - ₹2,300 and takes 12h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Bekal to Varkala is to train and fly which takes 7h 28m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹18,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Bekal to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Kanhagad and arriving at Varkala(kerala), Kerala via Kozhikode, Kerala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bekal Fort and arriving at Varkala. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 5m.
The distance between Bekal and Varkala is 532 km. The road distance is 499.4 km.
The best way to get from Bekal to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 12h 5m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,300.
The train from Bekal Fort to Varkala takes 12h 5m including transfers and departs once daily.
Bekal to Varkala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kanhagad station.
Bekal to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Bekal Fort station.
The best way to get from Bekal to Varkala is to train which takes 12h 5m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 20m.
What companies run services between Bekal, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Bekal Fort to Varkala once daily. Tickets cost ₹300–2,300 and the journey takes 12h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bekal to Varkala(kerala), Kerala via Kanhagad, Kozhikode, and Kozhikode, Kerala in around 13h 20m.
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–16,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–16,000
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–25,000
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–8,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Bekal Fort to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
Train from Bekal Fort to Mangalore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Bekal Fort to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Bekal Fort to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Aluva to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kanhagad to Kozhikode
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–270
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kanhagad to Kozhikode
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 53m
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–14,000
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More Questions & Answers
Bekal to Varkala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kozhikode station.
Bekal to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bekal to Varkala is 499 km. It takes approximately 7h 53m to drive from Bekal to Varkala.
There are 648+ hotels available in Varkala.