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How to get fromKolkata to Varkalaby plane, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Kolkata to Varkala by plane, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly 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 1m
    ₹10,262–19,935

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Santragachi Jn to Varkalatrain train 12660
    44h 4m
    ₹1,035–10,720

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kolkata to Bengalurubus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Varkalabus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper
    2d 1h
    ₹1,852–12,355

  4. Drive  2,332.1 km

    1. Drive from Kolkata to Varkalacar car 2,332.1 km
    34h 35m
    ₹26,047–37,624

  5. Fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane CCU - COK
    2. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Varkalataxi taxi
    9h 23m
    ₹14,121–21,765

  6. Fly 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
    12h 14m
    ₹13,201–21,465

  7. Fly 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 Coimbatore Jn to Varkalatrain train
    14h 21m
    ₹10,201–19,185

  8. Bus via Chennai

    1. Take the bus from Kolkata to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Stationbus bus FlixBus IN5530
    2d 3h
    ₹2,266–8,318

Kolkata to Varkala by bus

Calendar69Weekly Buses
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,852Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,058.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 1m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Santragachi Jn to Varkala once a week. Tickets cost ₹1,000–8,000 and the journey takes 42h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kolkata to Varkala via Bengaluru in around 2d 1h.

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