There are 3 ways to get from Kochi to Varkala by train, car, or taxi
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Kochi to Varkala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Varkala is to train which costs ₹160 - ₹1,300 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Varkala is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,600.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Varkala. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 48m.
The distance between Kochi and Varkala is 164 km. The road distance is 160.8 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs ₹160 - ₹1,300.
The train from Ernakulam Jn to Varkala takes 2h 48m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Kochi to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
Kochi to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Varkala is 161 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Kochi to Varkala.
There are 663+ hotels available in Varkala.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Varkala 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 48m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–4,000
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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