There are 5 ways to get from Kalamassery to Varkala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Ernakulam South
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Varkalatrain 12075 / ...
4h 10m₹194–1,343Train
cheapest- Take the train from Aluva to Varkalatrain 16603 / ...
4h 52m₹193–1,430Bus
- Take the bus from Kalamassery to Alappuzhabus
- Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Kesavadasapurambus
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus
6h 13mDrive 173.9 km
- Drive from Kalamassery to Varkalacar 173.9 km
2h 48m₹1,976–2,853Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kalamassery to Varkalataxi 173.9 km
2h 48m₹3,600–4,300
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kalamassery to Varkala is to train which costs ₹190 - ₹1,500 and takes 4h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Kalamassery to Varkala is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalamassery to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Kalamassery and arriving at Varkala(kerala), Kerala via Alappuzha, Ambalapuzha and Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalamassery to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Kalamassery and arriving at Varkala via Ernakulam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Kalamassery and Varkala is 177 km. The road distance is 173.9 km.
The best way to get from Kalamassery to Varkala without a car is to train via Ernakulam South which takes 4h 10m and costs ₹190 - ₹1,400.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Kalamassery to Varkala, including transfers.
Kalamassery to Varkala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Kalamassery station.
Kalamassery to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kalamassery to Varkala is to train via Ernakulam South which takes 4h 10m and costs ₹190 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 13m.
What companies run services between Kalamassery, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Varkala 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kalamassery to Varkala(kerala), Kerala via Alappuzha, Ambalapuzha, Kesavadasapuram, and Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala in around 6h 13m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
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
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kalamassery to Alappuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹480–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–4,300
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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Booking & Getting There
Kalamassery to Varkala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Alappuzha station.
Kalamassery to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalamassery to Varkala is 174 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Kalamassery to Varkala.
There are 697+ hotels available in Varkala.