There are 9 ways to get from Kannur to Varkala by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Kollam Jn
best- Take the train from Kannur to Kollam Jntrain 20631 / ...
6h 39m₹374–2,891Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kannur to Varkalatrain 16345 / ...
10h 6m₹270–2,100Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kannur to Kayamkulambus
- Take the train from Kayankulam to Varkalatrain 12075 / ...
9h 50m₹617–1,572Drive 426.3 km
- Drive from Kannur to Varkalacar 426.3 km
6h 46m₹4,784–6,911Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kannur to Varkalataxi 426.3 km
6h 46m₹7,000–8,500Fly Kannur International Airport to Trivandrum, train
- Fly from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane CNN - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
4h 40m₹4,854–14,148Bus
- Take the bus from Kannur to Kozhikode, Keralabus Kannur
- Take the bus from Kozhikode, Kerala to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus Kozhikode, Kerala - Varkala(kerala), Kerala
11h 13mFly Kannur International Airport to Cochin International Airport, train
- Fly from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane CNN - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Varkalatrain
7h 21m₹5,043–14,538Train to Bajpe Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train
- Take the train from Kannur to Mangalore Jntrain
- Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane IXE - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
8h 26m₹5,477–17,719
Kannur to Varkala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kannur to Varkala is to train which costs ₹270 - ₹2,100 and takes 10h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Kannur to Varkala is to fly and train which takes 4h 40m and costs ₹4,800 - ₹15,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kannur to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Kannur and arriving at Varkala(kerala), Kerala via Kozhikode, Kerala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 13m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kannur and arriving at Varkala. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 6m.
The distance between Kannur and Varkala is 447 km. The road distance is 426.3 km.
The best way to get from Kannur to Varkala without a car is to train via Kollam Jn which takes 6h 39m and costs ₹370 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Kannur to Varkala, including transfers.
Kannur to Varkala bus services, operated by Madhavi Travels, depart from Kannur station.
Kannur to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kannur station.
The best way to get from Kannur to Varkala is to train via Kollam Jn which takes 6h 39m and costs ₹370 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 13m.
What companies run services between Kannur, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kannur to Kollam Jn every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹260–2,000 and the journey takes 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kannur to Varkala(kerala), Kerala via Kozhikode, Kerala in around 11h 13m.
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–25,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–16,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–16,000
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kannur to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
Train from Kayankulam to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Kannur to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Aluva to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Kannur to Mangalore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kannur to Kayamkulam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹480–600
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–8,500
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More Questions & Answers
Kannur to Varkala bus services, operated by Madhavi Travels, arrive at Kozhikode, Kerala station.
Kannur to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kannur to Varkala is 426 km. It takes approximately 6h 46m to drive from Kannur to Varkala.
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