There are 4 ways to get from Edappally to Varkala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Varkalatrain 12075 / ...
4h 4m₹186–1,334Bus
- Take the bus from Edapally to Kayamkulambus
- Take the bus from Kayamkulam to Kollambus
5h 2m₹689–2,980Drive 168.8 km
- Drive from Edappally to Varkalacar 168.8 km
2h 43m₹1,927–2,784Taxi
- Take the taxi from Edappally to Varkalataxi 168.8 km
2h 43m₹3,500–4,200
Edappally to Varkala by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Edappally to Varkala is to train which costs ₹180 - ₹1,400 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Edappally to Varkala is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Edappally to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Edapally and arriving at Kollam via Kayamkulam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Edappally to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Edapally and arriving at Varkala via Ernakulam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between Edappally and Varkala is 173 km. The road distance is 168.8 km.
The best way to get from Edappally to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs ₹180 - ₹1,400.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Edappally to Varkala, including transfers.
Edappally to Varkala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Edapally station.
Edappally to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Edappally to Varkala is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs ₹180 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹650 - ₹3,000 and takes 5h 2m.
What companies run services between Edappally, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Varkala 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edapally to Varkala via Kayamkulam, Kollam, and Kollam Jn in around 5h 2m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Edapally to Kayamkulam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–4,200
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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Booking & Getting There
Edappally to Varkala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Kayamkulam station.
Edappally to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edappally to Varkala is 169 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Edappally to Varkala.
There are 695+ hotels available in Varkala.