There are 4 ways to get from Kumarakom to Varkala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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The cheapest way to get from Kumarakom to Varkala is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹1,700 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Kumarakom to Varkala is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kumarakom to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Alapuzzha and arriving at Kollam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Kumarakom to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Varkala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
The distance between Kumarakom and Varkala is 131 km. The road distance is 123.3 km.
The best way to get from Kumarakom to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,700.
It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Kumarakom to Varkala, including transfers.
Kumarakom to Varkala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Alapuzzha station.
Kumarakom to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Kumarakom to Varkala is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,100 and takes 3h 43m.
What companies run services between Kumarakom, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Varkala every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Alapuzzha to Kollam once daily. Tickets cost ₹100–180 and the journey takes 2h 5m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- KSRTC
Bus from Alapuzzha to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹100–180
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,600–3,100
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Booking & Getting There
Kumarakom to Varkala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kollam station.
Kumarakom to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumarakom to Varkala is 123 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Kumarakom to Varkala.
There are 683+ hotels available in Varkala.