There are 4 ways to get from Chottanikkara to Varkala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Mulanturutti to Varkalatrain 16303
3h 12m₹426–1,615Bus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Kollambus
4h 44m₹664–1,615Drive 164.1 km
- Drive from Chottanikkara to Varkalacar 164.1 km
2h 31m₹1,842–2,660Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chottanikkara to Varkalataxi 164.1 km
2h 31m₹3,400–4,100
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chottanikkara to Varkala is to train which costs ₹420 - ₹1,700 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Chottanikkara to Varkala is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Chottanikkara to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Kollam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Chottanikkara to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Mulanturutti and arriving at Varkala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
The distance between Chottanikkara and Varkala is 166 km. The road distance is 164.1 km.
The best way to get from Chottanikkara to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs ₹420 - ₹1,700.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Chottanikkara to Varkala, including transfers.
Chottanikkara to Varkala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Chottanikkara to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Mulanturutti station.
The best way to get from Chottanikkara to Varkala is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs ₹420 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹650 - ₹1,700 and takes 4h 44m.
What companies run services between Chottanikkara, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Mulanturutti to Varkala once daily. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 7m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Ernakulam to Kollam once daily. Tickets cost ₹160–250 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Mulanturutti to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–250
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–4,100
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
Chottanikkara to Varkala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kollam station.
Chottanikkara to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chottanikkara to Varkala is 164 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Chottanikkara to Varkala.
There are 673+ hotels available in Varkala.