There are 3 ways to get from Kottayam (Station) to Varkala by train, car, or taxi
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Kottayam (Station) to Varkala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kottayam (Station) to Varkala is to train which costs ₹150 - ₹1,200 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Kottayam (Station) to Varkala is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹1,900.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kottayam and arriving at Varkala. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 20m.
The distance between Kottayam (Station) and Varkala is 119 km. The road distance is 115.9 km.
The best way to get from Kottayam (Station) to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs ₹150 - ₹1,200.
The train from Kottayam to Varkala takes 2h 20m including transfers and departs hourly.
Kottayam (Station) to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
Kottayam (Station) to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam (Station) to Varkala is 116 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Kottayam (Station) to Varkala.
There are 639+ hotels available in Varkala.
What companies run services between Kottayam (Station), India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Varkala hourly. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,400–3,000
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