There are 4 ways to get from Idukki to Varkala by taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Idukki to Kottayamtaxi
- Take the train from Kottayam to Varkalatrain 12623 / ...
3h 57m₹2,570–4,060Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Kallar to Chengannurbus
- Take the train from Chengannur to Varkalatrain 12623 / ...
7h 16m₹315–1,612Drive 210.3 km
- Drive from Idukki to Varkalacar 210.3 km
3h 15m₹2,371–3,424Taxi
- Take the taxi from Idukki to Varkalataxi 210.3 km
3h 15m₹4,700–6,000
Idukki to Varkala by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Idukki to Varkala is to bus and train which costs ₹310 - ₹1,700 and takes 7h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Idukki to Varkala is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,500.
The distance between Idukki and Varkala is 225 km. The road distance is 210.3 km.
The best way to get from Idukki to Varkala without a car is to taxi and train which takes 3h 57m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹4,100.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Idukki to Varkala, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Idukki to Varkala is 210 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Idukki to Varkala.
There are 640+ hotels available in Varkala.
What companies run services between Idukki, India and Varkala, India?
There is no direct connection from Idukki to Varkala. However, you can take the taxi to Kottayam then take the train to Varkala. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kallar to Varkala via Chengannur and Chengannur in around 7h 16m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
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 Kallar to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–550
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹320–550
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,400–6,000
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