There are 4 ways to get from Kattappana to Varkala by taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Kattappana to Kottayamtaxi
- Take the train from Kottayam to Varkalatrain 12623 / ...
4h 12m₹2,381–3,837Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Kumily to Chengannurbus
- Take the train from Chengannur to Varkalatrain 12623 / ...
8h 41m₹319–1,451Drive 174.4 km
- Drive from Kattappana to Varkalacar 174.4 km
2h 56m₹1,962–2,834Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kattappana to Varkalataxi 174.4 km
2h 56m₹3,900–4,700
Kattappana to Varkala by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kattappana to Varkala is to bus and train which costs ₹310 - ₹1,500 and takes 8h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Kattappana to Varkala is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,900.
The distance between Kattappana and Varkala is 217 km. The road distance is 174.4 km.
The best way to get from Kattappana to Varkala without a car is to taxi and train which takes 4h 12m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,900.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Kattappana to Varkala, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kattappana to Varkala is 174 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Kattappana to Varkala.
There are 653+ hotels available in Varkala.
What companies run services between Kattappana, India and Varkala, India?
There is no direct connection from Kattappana to Varkala. However, you can take the taxi to Kottayam then take the train to Varkala. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kattappana to Varkala via Kumily, Chengannur, and Chengannur in around 8h 41m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Chengannur to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kumily to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–250
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–4,700
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