There are 4 ways to get from Kumbanad to Varkala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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The cheapest way to get from Kumbanad to Varkala is to train which costs ₹340 - ₹1,400 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Kumbanad to Varkala is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs ₹950 - ₹1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Kumbanad to Varkala. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Kumbanad and arriving at Ayoor via Thiruvalla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Kumbanad to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Chengannur and arriving at Varkala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
The distance between Kumbanad and Varkala is 94 km. The road distance is 84.9 km.
The best way to get from Kumbanad to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs ₹340 - ₹1,400.
It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Kumbanad to Varkala, including transfers.
Kumbanad to Varkala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Thiruvalla station.
Kumbanad to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chengannur station.
The best way to get from Kumbanad to Varkala is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs ₹340 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹550 - ₹800 and takes 2h 57m.
What companies run services between Kumbanad, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chengannur to Varkala every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹130–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 29m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Thiruvalla to Ayoor hourly. Tickets cost ₹90–170 and the journey takes 1h 30m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chengannur to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Thiruvalla to Ayoor
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹90–170
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,400–1,800
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Booking & Getting There
Kumbanad to Varkala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Ayoor station.
Kumbanad to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumbanad to Varkala is 85 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Kumbanad to Varkala.
There are 691+ hotels available in Varkala.