There are 3 ways to get from Ernākulam to Varkala by train, car, or taxi
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Ernākulam to Varkala by train
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The cheapest way to get from Ernākulam to Varkala is to train which costs ₹170 - ₹1,400 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Ernākulam to Varkala is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ernakulam Town and arriving at Varkala. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 4m.
The distance between Ernākulam and Varkala is 179 km. The road distance is 166.4 km.
The best way to get from Ernākulam to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs ₹170 - ₹1,400.
The train from Ernakulam Town to Varkala takes 3h 4m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Ernākulam to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Town station.
Ernākulam to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ernākulam to Varkala is 166 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Ernākulam to Varkala.
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What companies run services between Ernākulam, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Town to Varkala every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 4m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Town to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- 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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