There are 6 ways to get from Kaipamangalam to Varkala by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Aluva
best- Take the train from Aluva to Varkalatrain 16603 / ...
5h 18m₹643–2,779Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Thrissur to Chengannurbus
- Take the train from Chengannur to Varkalatrain 16344 / ...
6h 10m₹545–1,648Drive 211 km
- Drive from Kaipamangalam to Varkalacar 211 km
3h 23m₹2,362–3,412Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kaipamangalam to Varkalataxi 211 km
3h 23m₹3,500–4,200Taxi, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Kaipamangalam to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane COK - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
4h 23m₹7,406–20,565Train
- Take the train from Irinjalakuda to Varkalatrain 16301 / ...
5h 23m₹553–1,929
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kaipamangalam to Varkala is to bus and train which costs ₹500 - ₹1,700 and takes 6h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Kaipamangalam to Varkala is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,500.
No, there is no direct train from Kaipamangalam to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Irinjalakuda and arriving at Varkala via Aluva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Kaipamangalam and Varkala is 236 km. The road distance is 211 km.
The best way to get from Kaipamangalam to Varkala without a car is to train via Aluva which takes 5h 18m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Kaipamangalam to Varkala, including transfers.
Kaipamangalam to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Aluva station.
Kaipamangalam to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kaipamangalam to Varkala is 211 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Kaipamangalam to Varkala.
There are 683+ hotels available in Varkala.
What companies run services between Kaipamangalam, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Aluva to Varkala every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–18,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Aluva to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Chengannur to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Irinjalakuda to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Thrissur to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–270
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–4,200
Taxi In Thrissur
- Phone
- +91 93 87 02 20 22
- Website
- taxiinthrissur.com
Thrissur Taxi
- Phone
- +91 90 72 22 99 66
- Website
- thrissurtaxionline.com
Taxi In Thrissur
- Phone
- +91 93 87 02 20 22
- Website
- taxiinthrissur.com
Thrissur Taxi
- Phone
- +91 90 72 22 99 66
- Website
- thrissurtaxionline.com
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