There are 4 ways to get from Kolenchery to Varkala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kolenchery to Varkala is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹1,900 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Kolenchery to Varkala is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kolenchery to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Kollam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Kolenchery to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Mulanturutti and arriving at Varkala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Kolenchery and Varkala is 178 km. The road distance is 170.2 km.
The best way to get from Kolenchery to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs ₹650 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Kolenchery to Varkala, including transfers.
Kolenchery to Varkala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kolenchery to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Mulanturutti station.
The best way to get from Kolenchery to Varkala is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs ₹650 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹850 - ₹1,900 and takes 4h 52m.
What companies run services between Kolenchery, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Mulanturutti to Varkala once daily. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 7m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Ernakulam to Kollam once daily. Tickets cost ₹160–250 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Mulanturutti to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–250
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–4,200
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
Kolenchery to Varkala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kollam station.
Kolenchery to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kolenchery to Varkala is 170 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Kolenchery to Varkala.
There are 699+ hotels available in Varkala.