There are 5 ways to get from Mattancherry to Varkala by train, bus, car, taxi, or car ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Varkalatrain 12075 / ...
3h 1m₹521–1,727Car ferry, train
cheapest- Take the car ferry from Fort Kochi Junkar Jetty to Vypin Jettycarferry
- Take the train from Ernakulam Town to Varkalatrain 12623 / ...
4h 50m₹335–1,623Bus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Kollambus
4h 43m₹686–1,642Drive 162.6 km
- Drive from Mattancherry to Varkalacar 162.6 km
2h 35m₹1,829–2,642Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mattancherry to Varkalataxi 162.6 km
2h 35m₹3,300–4,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mattancherry to Varkala is to car ferry and train which costs ₹330 - ₹1,700 and takes 4h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Mattancherry to Varkala is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Mattancherry to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Kollam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Mattancherry to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Varkala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Mattancherry and Varkala is 174 km. The road distance is 162.6 km.
The best way to get from Mattancherry to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Mattancherry to Varkala, including transfers.
Mattancherry to Varkala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Mattancherry to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Mattancherry to Varkala is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹650 - ₹1,700 and takes 4h 43m.
What companies run services between Mattancherry, 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
Train from Ernakulam Town to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Ernakulam to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–250
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- +91 471 232 1132
- [email protected]
- Website
- keralatourism.org
Car ferry from Fort Kochi Junkar Jetty to Vypin Jetty
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹50
- Website
- https://www.keralatourism.org/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–4,000
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
Mattancherry to Varkala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kollam station.
Mattancherry to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mattancherry to Varkala is 163 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Mattancherry to Varkala.
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