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How to get fromKannur to Varkalaby plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Kannur to Varkala by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Kannur International Airport to Cochin International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane CNN - COK
    2. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Varkalataxi taxi
    4h 21m
    ₹9,513–22,978

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kannur to Varkalatrain train 16603 / ...
    8h 52m
    ₹270–2,100

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kannur to Kayamkulambus bus
    2. Take the train from Kayankulam to Varkalatrain train 12075 / ...
    10h 3m
    ₹617–1,573

  4. Drive  426.3 km

    1. Drive from Kannur to Varkalacar car 426.3 km
    6h 46m
    ₹4,773–6,894

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kannur to Varkalataxi taxi 426.3 km
    6h 46m
    ₹7,000–8,500

  6. Fly Kannur International Airport to Trivandrum, train

    1. Fly from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane CNN - TRV
    2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain train
    4h 24m
    ₹4,054–23,148

  7. Train to Bajpe Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train

    1. Take the train from Kannur to Mangalore Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane IXE - TRV
    3. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain train
    8h 17m
    ₹7,677–31,719

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kannur to Kallamballambus bus
    10h 31m
    ₹1,208–2,647

Kannur to Varkala by train

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration8h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket₹270Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 433.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Kannur, India and Varkala, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Kannur to Varkala 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹270–2,100 and the journey takes 8h 52m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Kannur to Kallamballam once daily. Tickets cost ₹900–2,300 and the journey takes 10h 15m.

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