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 Ernakulam to Kollam Chinnakadabus
6h 2m₹712–3,023Drive 173.9 km
- Drive from Kalamassery to Varkalacar 173.9 km
2h 48m₹1,965–2,838Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kalamassery to Varkalataxi 173.9 km
2h 48m₹3,600–4,300
Questions & Answers
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 FlixBus Kochi - Kalamassery and arriving at Kollam Chinnakada via Ernakulam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
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 Ernakulam 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 ₹700 - ₹3,100 and takes 6h 2m.
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, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Ernakulam to Kollam Chinnakada twice daily. Tickets cost ₹550–2,000 and the journey takes 3h 22m.
- 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 Ernakulam to Kollam Chinnakada
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Kalamassery to Varkala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Kollam Chinnakada 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.
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