There are 5 ways to get from Kumbalam to Varkala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Varkalatrain 12075 / ...
3h 2m₹557–1,769Bus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Kollambus
4h 42m₹605–1,545Drive 155.4 km
- Drive from Kumbalam to Varkalacar 155.4 km
2h 30m₹1,759–2,541Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kumbalam to Varkalataxi 155.4 km
2h 30m₹3,200–3,900Train via Ernakulam Town
- Take the train from Ernakulam Town to Varkalatrain 16344 / ...
3h 22m₹610–1,920
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kumbalam to Varkala is to bus which costs ₹600 - ₹1,600 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Kumbalam to Varkala is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Kumbalam to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Kollam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Kumbalam to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Varkala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
The distance between Kumbalam and Varkala is 176 km. The road distance is 155.4 km.
The best way to get from Kumbalam to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Kumbalam to Varkala, including transfers.
Kumbalam to Varkala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kumbalam to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kumbalam to Varkala is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹600 - ₹1,600 and takes 4h 42m.
What companies run services between Kumbalam, Kerala, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Varkala 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 48m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Ernakulam to Kollam once daily. Tickets cost ₹160–250 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Ernakulam Town to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–250
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–3,900
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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More Questions & Answers
Kumbalam to Varkala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kollam station.
Kumbalam to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumbalam to Varkala is 155 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Kumbalam to Varkala.
There are 695+ hotels available in Varkala.