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How to get fromKottiyam to Varkalaby bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kottiyam to Varkala by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kottiyam to Thampanoor Trivandrambus bus
    2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain train 06424 / ...
    2h 33m

  2. Drive 23 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kottiyam to Varkalacar car 23 km
    24 min
    ₹259–374

  3. Taxi, line 06423 train

    1. Take the taxi from Kottiyam to Paravurtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Paravur to Varkalatrain train 06423 / ...
    26 min
    ₹363–1,199

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kottiyam to Varkalataxi taxi 23 km
    24 min
    ₹430–550

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 101.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Kottiyam to Varkala. However, you can take the bus to Thampanoor Trivandram, walk to Thiruvananthapuram Central, then take the train to Varkala. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Paravur then take the line 06423 train to Varkala.

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