There are 6 ways to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Varkala Beach 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 5m₹5,419–13,755Train
cheapest- Take the train from Aluva to Varkalatrain 12075 / ...
5h 3m₹320–1,580Bus
- Take the bus from Aluva to Kollambus
4h 10m₹1,100–2,660Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kochi-COK to Varkala Beach189.9 km
3h 2mDrive 189.9 km
- Drive from Kochi Airport (COK) to Varkala Beachcar 189.9 km
3h 2m₹2,136–3,085Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi Airport (COK) to Varkala Beachtaxi 189.9 km
3h 2m₹4,000–4,900
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Varkala Beach is to train which costs ₹320 - ₹1,600 and takes 5h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Varkala Beach is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi Airport (COK) to Varkala Beach. However, there are services departing from Kochi Airport and arriving at Kollam via Aluva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi Airport (COK) to Varkala Beach. However, there are services departing from Aluva and arriving at Varkala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between Kochi Airport (COK) and Varkala Beach is 244 km. The road distance is 189.9 km.
The best way to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Varkala Beach without a car is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Varkala Beach, including transfers.
Kochi Airport (COK) to Varkala Beach bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Aluva station.
Kochi Airport (COK) to Varkala Beach train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Aluva station.
The best way to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Varkala Beach is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹320 - ₹1,600 and takes 5h 3m.
What companies run services between Kochi Airport (COK), India and Varkala Beach, India?
Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Aluva to Kollam 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹550–2,000 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Aluva to Varkala hourly. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 33m.
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Kochi-COK to Varkala Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- 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 Beach bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Kollam station.
Kochi Airport (COK) to Varkala Beach train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi Airport (COK) to Varkala Beach is 190 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Kochi Airport (COK) to Varkala Beach.
There are 726+ hotels available in Varkala Beach.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kochi Airport (COK) and Varkala Beach. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.