There are 6 ways to get from Kozhikode to Varkala Beach by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Kozhikkode to Varkalatrain 12075 / ...
7h 43m₹256–1,933Bus
- Take the bus from Calicut to Kallamballambus
8h 26m₹1,199–2,590Drive 332 km
- Drive from Kozhikode to Varkala Beachcar 332 km
5h 22m₹3,721–5,375Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kozhikode to Varkala Beachtaxi 332 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
8h 41m₹8,419–18,091Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kozhikode to Kayamkulambus
- Take the train from Kayankulam to Varkalatrain 12075 / ...
9h 13m₹523–1,579
Kozhikode to Varkala Beach by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kozhikode to Varkala Beach is to train which costs ₹250 - ₹2,000 and takes 7h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Kozhikode to Varkala Beach is to drive which takes 5h 22m and costs ₹3,700 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kozhikode to Varkala Beach. However, there are services departing from Calicut and arriving at Kallamballam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Kozhikode to Varkala Beach. However, there are services departing from Kozhikkode and arriving at Varkala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
The distance between Kozhikode and Varkala Beach is 363 km. The road distance is 332 km.
The best way to get from Kozhikode to Varkala Beach without a car is to train which takes 7h 43m and costs ₹250 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Kozhikode to Varkala Beach, including transfers.
Kozhikode to Varkala Beach bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Calicut station.
Kozhikode to Varkala Beach train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kozhikkode station.
The best way to get from Kozhikode to Varkala Beach is to train which takes 7h 43m and costs ₹250 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,600 and takes 8h 26m.
What companies run services between Kozhikode, India and Varkala Beach, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kozhikkode to Varkala every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 6h 28m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Calicut to Kallamballam once daily. Tickets cost ₹850–2,200 and the journey takes 8h 10m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–22,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Trivandrum via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–23,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kozhikkode to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
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
Train from Kayankulam to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Calicut to Kallamballam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹850–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kozhikode to Kayamkulam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹370–460
- Website
- KSRTC
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Kozhikode to Varkala Beach bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Kallamballam station.
Kozhikode to Varkala Beach train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kozhikode to Varkala Beach is 332 km. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Kozhikode to Varkala Beach.
There are 748+ hotels available in Varkala Beach.