There are 3 ways to get from Kochi to Varkala Beach by train, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Varkala Beach is to train which costs ₹250 - ₹1,400 and takes 2h 51m.
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 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 2h 51m.
The distance between Kochi and Varkala Beach is 167 km. The road distance is 160.9 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Varkala Beach without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs ₹250 - ₹1,400.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Kochi to Varkala Beach, including transfers.
Kochi to Varkala Beach train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn 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 635+ hotels available in Varkala Beach.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Varkala Beach, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Varkala every 4 hours. 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
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- 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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