There are 5 ways to get from Changaramkulam to Varkala by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Thrisur to Varkalatrain 12075 / ...
6h 34m₹237–1,619Bus
- Take the bus from Thissur to Kollam Chinnakadabus
8h 19m₹807–3,119Drive 264 km
- Drive from Changaramkulam to Varkalacar 264 km
4h 14m₹2,568–3,709Taxi
- Take the taxi from Changaramkulam to Varkalataxi 264 km
4h 14m₹4,400–5,500Taxi, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Changaramkulam to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane COK - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
5h 9m₹7,710–20,516
Changaramkulam to Varkala by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Changaramkulam to Varkala is to train which costs ₹230 - ₹1,700 and takes 6h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Changaramkulam to Varkala is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Changaramkulam to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Changaramkulam and arriving at Kollam Chinnakada via Thissur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Changaramkulam to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Thrisur and arriving at Varkala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Changaramkulam and Varkala is 280 km. The road distance is 264 km.
The best way to get from Changaramkulam to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,700.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Changaramkulam to Varkala, including transfers.
Changaramkulam to Varkala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Thissur station.
Changaramkulam to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thrisur station.
The best way to get from Changaramkulam to Varkala is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹800 - ₹3,200 and takes 8h 19m.
What companies run services between Changaramkulam, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thrisur to Varkala hourly. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 33m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Thissur to Kollam Chinnakada once daily. Tickets cost ₹650–2,100 and the journey takes 5h 5m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thrisur to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
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
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Thissur to Kollam Chinnakada
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,000–5,500
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Booking & Getting There
Changaramkulam to Varkala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Kollam Chinnakada station.
Changaramkulam to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Changaramkulam to Varkala is 264 km. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Changaramkulam to Varkala.
There are 671+ hotels available in Varkala.