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How to get fromFort Kochi to Varkalaby car ferry, train, bus, ferry, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Fort Kochi to Varkala by car ferry, train, bus, ferry, car, or taxi

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  1. Car ferry, train

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    1. Take the carferry from Fort Kochi Junkar Jetty to Vypin Jettycarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Ernakulam Town to Varkalatrain train 16344 / ...
    4h 23m
    ₹313–1,591

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ernakulam to Kollambus bus
    4h 51m
    ₹733–1,697

  3. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Fort Kochi to High Courtferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Ernakulam to Thiruvallabus bus
    3. Take the train from Chengannur to Varkalatrain train
    6h 6m
    ₹681–3,225

  4. Drive  162.8 km

    1. Drive from Fort Kochi to Varkalacar car 162.8 km
    2h 34m
    ₹1,838–2,655

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Fort Kochi to Varkalataxi taxi 162.8 km
    2h 34m
    ₹3,300–4,000

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Fort Kochi to Varkala.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 187.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Fort Kochi, India and Varkala, India?

Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Ernakulam to Kollam once daily. Tickets cost ₹160–250 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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