There are 4 ways to get from Le Meridien Kochi, Cochin to Varkala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Varkalatrain 12075 / ...
2h 58m₹478–1,676Bus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Kollambus
4h 31m₹526–1,453Drive 158.4 km
- Drive from Le Meridien Kochi, Cochin to Varkalacar 158.4 km
2h 33m₹1,789–2,584Taxi
- Take the taxi from Le Meridien Kochi, Cochin to Varkalataxi 158.4 km
2h 33m₹3,300–3,900
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Le Meridien Kochi, Cochin to Varkala is to bus which costs ₹500 - ₹1,500 and takes 4h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Le Meridien Kochi, Cochin to Varkala is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Le Meridien Kochi, Cochin to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Kollam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Le Meridien Kochi, Cochin to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Varkala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between Le Meridien Kochi, Cochin and Varkala is 172 km. The road distance is 158.4 km.
The best way to get from Le Meridien Kochi, Cochin to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs ₹470 - ₹1,700.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Le Meridien Kochi, Cochin to Varkala, including transfers.
Le Meridien Kochi, Cochin to Varkala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Le Meridien Kochi, Cochin to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Le Meridien Kochi, Cochin to Varkala is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs ₹470 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹500 - ₹1,500 and takes 4h 31m.
What companies run services between Le Meridien Kochi, Cochin, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Varkala every 4 hours. 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
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Ernakulam to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–250
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–3,900
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
Le Meridien Kochi, Cochin to Varkala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kollam station.
Le Meridien Kochi, Cochin to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Le Meridien Kochi, Cochin to Varkala is 158 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Le Meridien Kochi, Cochin to Varkala.
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