There are 4 ways to get from Kothamangalam to Varkala by taxi, train, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Kothamangalam to Piravam Roadtaxi
- Take the train from Piravam Road to Varkalatrain 16301 / ...
3h 47m₹1,143–2,461Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Kothamangalam to Kottayambus
- Take the train from Kottayam to Varkalatrain 12623 / ...
5h 14m₹231–1,354Drive 180.6 km
- Drive from Kothamangalam to Varkalacar 180.6 km
2h 40m₹2,026–2,927Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kothamangalam to Varkalataxi 180.6 km
2h 40m₹3,700–4,500
Kothamangalam to Varkala by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kothamangalam to Varkala is to bus and train which costs ₹230 - ₹1,400 and takes 5h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Kothamangalam to Varkala is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹3,000.
The distance between Kothamangalam and Varkala is 191 km. The road distance is 180.6 km.
The best way to get from Kothamangalam to Varkala without a car is to taxi and train which takes 3h 47m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Kothamangalam to Varkala, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kothamangalam to Varkala is 181 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Kothamangalam to Varkala.
There are 648+ hotels available in Varkala.
What companies run services between Kothamangalam, Kerala, India and Varkala, India?
There is no direct connection from Kothamangalam to Varkala. However, you can take the taxi to Piravam Road then take the train to Varkala. Alternatively, you can drive from Kothamangalam to Varkala in around 2h 40m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Piravam Road to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
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 Kothamangalam to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹80–160
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Estimated price
- ₹950–4,500
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