There are 5 ways to get from Chalakuddy to Varkala by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Aluva to Varkalatrain 16603 / ...
5h 18m₹205–3,292Bus
- Take the bus from Chalakudy to Kollambus
5h 48m₹335–1,424Drive 206.1 km
- Drive from Chalakuddy to Varkalacar 206.1 km
3h 13m₹2,312–3,340Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chalakuddy to Varkalataxi 206.1 km
3h 13m₹3,400–4,100Fly, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane COK - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
4h₹6,382–19,946
Chalakuddy to Varkala by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chalakuddy to Varkala is to bus which costs ₹330 - ₹1,500 and takes 5h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Chalakuddy to Varkala is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Chalakuddy to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Chalakudy and arriving at Kollam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Chalakuddy to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Aluva and arriving at Varkala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Chalakuddy and Varkala is 214 km. The road distance is 206.1 km.
The best way to get from Chalakuddy to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs ₹200 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Chalakuddy to Varkala, including transfers.
Chalakuddy to Varkala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Chalakudy station.
Chalakuddy to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Aluva station.
The best way to get from Chalakuddy to Varkala is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs ₹200 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹330 - ₹1,500 and takes 5h 48m.
What companies run services between Chalakuddy, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Aluva to Varkala every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Chalakudy to Kollam once daily. Tickets cost ₹220–550 and the journey takes 4h 35m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–17,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Aluva to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Chalakudy to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–550
- Website
- KSRTC
- AC Sleeper
- ₹410–550
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–4,100
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
Chalakuddy to Varkala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kollam station.
Chalakuddy to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chalakuddy to Varkala is 206 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Chalakuddy to Varkala.
There are 673+ hotels available in Varkala.