There are 6 ways to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Varkala by plane, train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Fly, train
best- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane COK - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
4h 2m₹5,346–13,677Train
cheapest- Take the train from Aluva to Varkalatrain 12075 / ...
5h₹230–1,460Bus
- Take the bus from Aluva to Kollam Chinnakadabus
6h 26m₹720–2,960Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kochi-COK to Varkala189.9 km
3h 3mDrive 189.9 km
- Drive from Kochi Airport (COK) to Varkalacar 189.9 km
3h 3m₹2,143–3,095Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi Airport (COK) to Varkalataxi 189.9 km
3h 3m₹4,000–4,900
Kochi Airport (COK) to Varkala by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Varkala is to train which costs ₹230 - ₹1,500 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Varkala is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi Airport (COK) to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Kochi Airport and arriving at Kollam Chinnakada via Aluva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi Airport (COK) to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Aluva and arriving at Varkala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Kochi Airport (COK) and Varkala is 242 km. The road distance is 189.9 km.
The best way to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs ₹230 - ₹1,500.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Varkala, including transfers.
Kochi Airport (COK) to Varkala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Aluva station.
Kochi Airport (COK) to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Aluva station.
The best way to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Varkala is to train which takes 5h and costs ₹230 - ₹1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹700 - ₹3,000 and takes 6h 26m.
What companies run services between Kochi Airport (COK), India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Aluva to Varkala hourly. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 33m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Aluva to Kollam Chinnakada twice daily. Tickets cost ₹550–2,000 and the journey takes 3h 47m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Aluva to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 Aluva to Kollam Chinnakada
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–4,900
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
Kochi Airport (COK) to Varkala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Kollam Chinnakada station.
Kochi Airport (COK) to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi Airport (COK) to Varkala is 190 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Kochi Airport (COK) to Varkala.
There are 659+ hotels available in Varkala.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kochi Airport (COK) and Varkala. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.