What is the cheapest way to get from Kochi to Varakal?

The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Varakal is to train via Narsipatnam Rd which costs ₹1,300 - ₹6,000 and takes 27h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kochi to Varakal?

The fastest way to get from Kochi to Varakal is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 24m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹17,000.

Is there a direct bus between Kochi and Varakal?

No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Varakal. However, there are services departing from Thoppumpady and arriving at FlixBus Yelamanchili - Y Junction via Bengaluru and FlixBus Rajahmundry - Diwan Cheruvu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Kochi and Varakal?

No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Varakal. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Elamanchili via Ernakulam Town. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 18m.

How far is it from Kochi to Varakal?

The distance between Kochi and Varakal is 1223 km. The road distance is 1314 km.

How do I travel from Kochi to Varakal without a car?

The best way to get from Kochi to Varakal without a car is to train which takes 24h 18m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹6,500.

How long does it take to get from Kochi to Varakal?

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Kochi to Varakal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kochi to Varakal bus from?

Kochi to Varakal bus services, operated by Mahadev Travels, depart from Thoppumpady station.

Where do I catch the Kochi to Varakal train from?

Kochi to Varakal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Town station.

Train or bus from Kochi to Varakal?

The best way to get from Kochi to Varakal is to train which takes 24h 18m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹6,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 27h 53m.

Where does the Kochi to Varakal bus arrive?

Kochi to Varakal bus services, operated by Mahadev Travels, arrive at Bengaluru station.

Where does the Kochi to Varakal train arrive?

Kochi to Varakal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Elamanchili station.

Can I drive from Kochi to Varakal?

Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Varakal is 1314 km. It takes approximately 19h 26m to drive from Kochi to Varakal.

Where can I stay near Varakal?

There are seven+ hotels available in Varakal.

Kochi to Varakal - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Kochi to Varakal by plane, taxi, train, bus (Flixbus), 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.

Fly to Visakhapatnam, taxi
best
1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Visakhapatnam (VTZ)plane COK - VTZ
2. Take the taxi from Visakhapatnam (VTZ) to Varakaltaxi
5h 24m
₹9,667–16,660
Train via Narsipatnam Rd
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Narsipatnam Rdtrain 13352
27h 47m
₹1,395–5,672
Train
1. Take the train from Ernakulam Town to Elamanchilitrain 18568
24h 18m
₹1,445–6,372
Bus
1. Take the bus from Thoppumpady to Bengalurubus
2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Rajahmundry Diwan Cheruvubus
3. Take the bus from FlixBus Rajahmundry - Diwan Cheruvu to FlixBus Yelamanchili - Y Junction bus
27h 53m
Drive 1,314 km
1. Drive from Kochi to Varakalcar 1,314 km
19h 26m
₹14,744–21,296
Fly to Rajahmundry Airport, train
1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Rajahmundry Airport (RJA)plane COK - RJA
2. Take the train from Rajamundry to Elamanchilitrain
9h 19m
₹7,997–22,530

Cochin International Airport (COK) to Visakhapatnam (VTZ) flights

54Weekly Planes

5h 6mAverage Duration

₹6,628Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Kochi to Varakal.

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Distance: 1,222.6 km
Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Kochi, India and Varakal, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Town to Elamanchili once a week. Tickets cost ₹600–4,600 and the journey takes 22h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thoppumpady to Varakal via Bengaluru, FlixBus Rajahmundry - Diwan Cheruvu, and FlixBus Yelamanchili - Y Junction in around 27h 53m.

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