There are 4 ways to get from Kakkanad to Varkala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kakkanad to Varkala is to train which costs ₹480 - ₹1,800 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Kakkanad to Varkala is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kakkanad to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Kollam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Kakkanad to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Town and arriving at Varkala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
The distance between Kakkanad and Varkala is 186 km. The road distance is 169.8 km.
The best way to get from Kakkanad to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs ₹480 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Kakkanad to Varkala, including transfers.
Kakkanad to Varkala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kakkanad to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Town station.
The best way to get from Kakkanad to Varkala is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs ₹480 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹600 - ₹1,600 and takes 4h 41m.
What companies run services between Kakkanad, 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. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Ernakulam to Kollam once daily. Tickets cost ₹160–250 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
- 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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–250
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Kakkanad to Varkala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kollam station.
Kakkanad to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kakkanad to Varkala is 170 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Kakkanad to Varkala.
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