There are 4 ways to get from Kochi to Varkala Beach by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Varkalatrain 12075 / ...
4h 14m₹491–1,792Bus
- Take the bus from Cochin to Alappuzhabus
- Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Kesavadasapurambus
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus
6h 32mDrive 160.8 km
- Drive from Kochi to Varkala Beachcar 160.8 km
2h 32m₹1,836–2,651Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Varkala Beachtaxi 160.8 km
2h 32m₹3,300–4,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Varkala Beach is to train which costs ₹490 - ₹1,800 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Varkala Beach is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Varkala Beach. However, there are services departing from Cochin and arriving at Varkala(kerala), Kerala via Alappuzha, Ambalapuzha and Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Varkala Beach. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Varkala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Kochi and Varkala Beach is 176 km. The road distance is 160.8 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Varkala Beach without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs ₹490 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Kochi to Varkala Beach, including transfers.
Kochi to Varkala Beach bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Cochin station.
Kochi to Varkala Beach train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Varkala Beach is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs ₹490 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 32m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Varkala Beach, 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. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kochi to Varkala Beach via Cochin, Alappuzha, Ambalapuzha, Kesavadasapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, and Varkala(kerala), Kerala in around 6h 32m.
- 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
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Cochin to Alappuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹470–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Kochi to Varkala Beach bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Alappuzha station.
Kochi to Varkala Beach train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Varkala Beach is 161 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Kochi to Varkala Beach.
There are 673+ hotels available in Varkala Beach.