There are 5 ways to get from Cumbum to Varkala by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus, train via Kottayam
best- Take the bus from Cumbum to Kottayambus
- Take the train from Chengannur to Varkalatrain 12623 / ...
7h 11m₹324–1,450Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Kumily to Chengannurbus
- Take the train from Chengannur to Varkalatrain 12623 / ...
8h 48m₹308–1,951Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Cumbum to Chengannurtaxi
- Take the train from Chengannur to Varkalatrain 12623 / ...
3h 50m₹3,146–4,665Drive 193.6 km
- Drive from Cumbum to Varkalacar 193.6 km
3h 9m₹2,173–3,139Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cumbum to Varkalataxi 193.6 km
3h 9m₹4,300–5,500
Cumbum to Varkala by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cumbum to Varkala is to bus and train via Kottayam which costs ₹320 - ₹1,500 and takes 7h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Cumbum to Varkala is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,200.
The distance between Cumbum and Varkala is 249 km. The road distance is 193.6 km.
The best way to get from Cumbum to Varkala without a car is to bus and train via Kottayam which takes 7h 11m and costs ₹320 - ₹1,500.
It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Cumbum to Varkala, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Cumbum to Varkala is 194 km. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Cumbum to Varkala.
There are 647+ hotels available in Varkala.
What companies run services between Cumbum, India and Varkala, India?
There is no direct connection from Cumbum to Varkala. However, you can take the bus to Kottayam, take the bus to Chengannur, walk to Chengannur, then take the train to Varkala. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Chengannur then take the train to Varkala.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chengannur to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Chengannur to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Chengannur to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Cumbum to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–230
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Kumily to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–250
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,000–5,500
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