There are 5 ways to get from Koothattukulam (Station) to Varkala by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Koothattukulam to Kottayambus
- Take the train from Kottayam to Varkalatrain 16344 / ...
4h 11m₹195–1,316Bus, train via Chengannūr
- Take the bus from Koothattukulam to Chengannurbus
- Take the train from Chengannur to Varkalatrain 16344 / ...
4h 54m₹217–1,260Drive 152.2 km
- Drive from Koothattukulam (Station) to Varkalacar 152.2 km
2h 16m₹1,476–2,132Taxi
- Take the taxi from Koothattukulam (Station) to Varkalataxi 152.2 km
2h 16m₹3,100–3,800Bus, train via Thiruvananthapuram
- Take the bus from Koothatukulam to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminalbus
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain 16606 / ...
6h 13m₹347–1,535
Koothattukulam (Station) to Varkala by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Koothattukulam (Station) to Varkala is to bus and train via Chengannūr which costs ₹210 - ₹1,300 and takes 4h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Koothattukulam (Station) to Varkala is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,200.
The distance between Koothattukulam (Station) and Varkala is 156 km. The road distance is 152.2 km.
The best way to get from Koothattukulam (Station) to Varkala without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 11m and costs ₹190 - ₹1,400.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Koothattukulam (Station) to Varkala, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Koothattukulam (Station) to Varkala is 152 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Koothattukulam (Station) to Varkala.
There are 685+ hotels available in Varkala.
What companies run services between Koothattukulam (Station), India and Varkala, India?
There is no direct connection from Koothattukulam (Station) to Varkala. However, you can take the bus to Kottayam, walk to Kottayam, then take the train to Varkala. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Koothattukulam (Station) to Varkala via Koothattukulam, Chengannur, and Chengannur in around 4h 54m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Chengannur to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Koothattukulam to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹40–120
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Koothattukulam to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹85–160
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Koothatukulam to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹220–600
- Website
- KSRTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹360–600
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,100–3,800
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