Rome2Rio

How to get fromKolkata to Varkalaby plane, train, bus, or car

Find Transport to Varkala

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Kolkata to Varkala by plane, train, bus, 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.

  1. Fly Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Trivandrum, train

    best
    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane CCU - TRV
    2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain train
    9h 37m
    ₹10,262–20,935

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Shalimar to Varkalatrain train 12660
    42h 39m
    ₹1,000–8,000

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus bus Kolkata, West Bengal - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
    2. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus bus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Varkala(kerala), Kerala
    2d 1h

  4. Drive 2,332.1 km

    1. Drive from Kolkata to Varkalacar car 2,332.1 km
    34h 35m
    ₹26,229–37,886

  5. Fly Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Tuticorin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane CCU - TCR
    2. Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Varkalatrain train
    13h 19m
    ₹11,201–27,465

  6. Fly Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Cochin International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane CCU - COK
    2. Take the train from Aluva to Varkalatrain train
    12h 28m
    ₹9,351–19,325

  7. Train to Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train

    1. Take the train from Howrah Jn to Durgapurtrain train
    2. Fly from Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane RDP - TRV
    3. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain train
    14h 43m
    ₹14,916–21,878

  8. Fly Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane CCU - CJB
    2. Take the train from Podanur Jn to Varkalatrain train
    13h 57m
    ₹10,261–19,255

  9. Bus via Bengaluru

    1. Take the bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Bangalore, Karnatakabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus bus
    2d 6h

Kolkata to Varkala by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration42h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,000Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kolkata to Varkala.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,058.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 37m

What companies run services between Kolkata, India and Varkala, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Shalimar to Varkala once a week. Tickets cost ₹1,000–8,000 and the journey takes 42h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Varkala(kerala), Kerala via Chennai, Tamil Nadu in around 2d 1h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Which side of Niagara Falls should I choose (and how do I get there)?, How to get from JFK to New York City, and Italian Lakes: Getting around by train - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

More Questions & Answers