There are 4 ways to get from Chinnakanal to Varkala by bus, train, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Munnar to Kottayambus
- Take the train from Kottayam to Varkalatrain 16344 / ...
7h 32m₹869–2,231Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Chinnakanal to Kottayamtaxi
- Take the train from Kottayam to Varkalatrain 16344 / ...
4h 26m₹3,260–4,875Drive 228.4 km
- Drive from Chinnakanal to Varkalacar 228.4 km
4h 10m₹2,560–3,698Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chinnakanal to Varkalataxi 228.4 km
4h 10m₹5,000–6,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chinnakanal to Varkala is to bus and train which costs ₹850 - ₹2,300 and takes 7h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Chinnakanal to Varkala is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,700.
The distance between Chinnakanal and Varkala is 276 km. The road distance is 228.4 km.
The best way to get from Chinnakanal to Varkala without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 32m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Chinnakanal to Varkala, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Chinnakanal to Varkala is 228 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Chinnakanal to Varkala.
There are 683+ hotels available in Varkala.
What companies run services between Chinnakanal, India and Varkala, India?
There is no direct connection from Chinnakanal to Varkala. However, you can take the taxi to Munnar, take the bus to Kottayam, walk to Kottayam, then take the train to Varkala. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kottayam then take the train to Varkala.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Kottayam to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Munnar to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–370
- Website
- KSRTC
- Seater
- ₹280–370
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,100–6,500
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