There are 7 ways to get from Kozhikode to Varkala by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Kollam Jn
best- Take the train from Kozhikkode to Kollam Jntrain 20631 / ...
5h 37m₹340–2,645Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kozhikkode to Varkalatrain 12075 / ...
6h 28m₹240–1,900Bus
- Take the bus from Kozhikode, Kerala to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus Kozhikode, Kerala - Varkala(kerala), Kerala
7h 43mDrive 331.9 km
- Drive from Kozhikode to Varkalacar 331.9 km
5h 22m₹3,724–5,378Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kozhikode to Varkalataxi 331.9 km
5h 22m₹7,000–9,000Fly, train
- Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane CCJ - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
7h 42m₹9,403–18,971Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kozhikode to Kayamkulambus
- Take the train from Kayankulam to Varkalatrain 12075 / ...
7h 45m₹507–1,459
Kozhikode to Varkala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kozhikode to Varkala is to train which costs ₹240 - ₹1,900 and takes 6h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Kozhikode to Varkala is to drive which takes 5h 22m and costs ₹3,700 - ₹5,500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kozhikode, Kerala and arriving at Varkala(kerala), Kerala. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 43m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kozhikkode and arriving at Varkala. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Kozhikode and Varkala is 358 km. The road distance is 331.9 km.
The best way to get from Kozhikode to Varkala without a car is to train via Kollam Jn which takes 5h 37m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Kozhikode to Varkala, including transfers.
Kozhikode to Varkala bus services, operated by Liyas Tours, depart from Kozhikode, Kerala station.
Kozhikode to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kozhikkode station.
The best way to get from Kozhikode to Varkala is to train via Kollam Jn which takes 5h 37m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 43m.
What companies run services between Kozhikode, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kozhikkode to Kollam Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 4h 41m. Alternatively, Liyas Tours operates a bus from Kozhikode, Kerala to Varkala(kerala), Kerala 3 times a day, and the journey takes 7h 43m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–17,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Trivandrum via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–20,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–22,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kozhikkode to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Kozhikkode to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Kayankulam to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kozhikode to Kayamkulam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹370–460
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–9,000
Fastway Travels
- Phone
- +91 90 37 44 40 07
- Website
- fastwaytravels.com
Jaithram Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 45 30 45 52
- Website
- jaithramcabs.in
Smart Taxi
- Phone
- +91 98 95 05 35 65
- Website
- smarttaxiservice.in
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More Questions & Answers
Kozhikode to Varkala bus services, operated by Liyas Tours, arrive at Varkala(kerala), Kerala station.
Kozhikode to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kozhikode to Varkala is 332 km. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Kozhikode to Varkala.
There are 648+ hotels available in Varkala.