There are 4 ways to get from Cherthala to Varkala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Cherthala to Varkalatrain 12075 / ...
2h 15m₹150–1,200Bus
- Take the bus from Cherthala to Kollam Chinnakadabus
3h 41m₹639–2,857Drive 128.9 km
- Drive from Cherthala to Varkalacar 128.9 km
2h 5m₹1,447–2,089Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cherthala to Varkalataxi 128.9 km
2h 5m₹2,700–3,300
Cherthala to Varkala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cherthala to Varkala is to train which costs ₹150 - ₹1,200 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Cherthala to Varkala is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Cherthala to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Cherthala and arriving at Kollam Chinnakada via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cherthala and arriving at Varkala. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 15m.
The distance between Cherthala and Varkala is 131 km. The road distance is 128.9 km.
The best way to get from Cherthala to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs ₹150 - ₹1,200.
The train from Cherthala to Varkala takes 2h 15m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Cherthala to Varkala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Cherthala station.
Cherthala to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Cherthala station.
The best way to get from Cherthala to Varkala is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs ₹150 - ₹1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹600 - ₹2,900 and takes 3h 41m.
What companies run services between Cherthala, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Cherthala to Varkala every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Cherthala to Kollam Chinnakada twice daily. Tickets cost ₹500–2,000 and the journey takes 2h 32m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Cherthala to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Cherthala to Kollam Chinnakada
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,700–3,300
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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More Questions & Answers
Cherthala to Varkala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Kollam Chinnakada station.
Cherthala to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cherthala to Varkala is 129 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Cherthala to Varkala.
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