There are 5 ways to get from Kolukkumalai to Varkala by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Munnar to Kottayambus
- Take the train from Kottayam to Varkalatrain 12623 / ...
8h 5m₹1,144–2,555Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Kolukkumalai to Kottayamtaxi
- Take the train from Kottayam to Varkalatrain 12623 / ...
5h 4m₹3,534–5,199Bus
- Take the bus from Munnar to Kesavadasapurambus
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Varkala(kerala), Kerala
10h 24mDrive 236.6 km
- Drive from Kolukkumalai to Varkalacar 236.6 km
4h 34m₹2,669–3,855Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kolukkumalai to Varkalataxi 236.6 km
4h 34m₹5,000–6,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kolukkumalai to Varkala is to bus and train which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,600 and takes 8h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Kolukkumalai to Varkala is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Kolukkumalai to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Munnar and arriving at Varkala(kerala), Kerala via Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.
The distance between Kolukkumalai and Varkala is 289 km. The road distance is 236.6 km.
The best way to get from Kolukkumalai to Varkala without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 5m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Kolukkumalai to Varkala, including transfers.
Kolukkumalai to Varkala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Munnar station.
Kolukkumalai to Varkala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kesavadasapuram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kolukkumalai to Varkala is 237 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Kolukkumalai to Varkala.
There are 646+ hotels available in Varkala.
What companies run services between Kolukkumalai, India and Varkala, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kolukkumalai to Varkala(kerala), Kerala via Munnar, Kesavadasapuram, and Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala in around 10h 24m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Kottayam to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Munnar to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–370
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Seater
- ₹280–370
Bus from Munnar to Kesavadasapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–650
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Varkala(kerala), Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–6,500
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