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How to get fromOoty to Varkalaby taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Ooty to Varkala by taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Ooty to Nilambur Roadtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Nilambur Road to Varkalatrain train 16350
    8h 23m
    ₹2,691–4,708

  2. Bus, train #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ooty to Trivandrumbus bus 783Ns
    2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain train 16606 / ...
    16h 12m
    ₹607–1,925

  3. Bus, train via Chengannūr

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Ooty - Bus Stand to FlixBus Coimbatore - Omni Bus Standbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Chengannurbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chengannur to Varkalatrain train
    15h 40m
    ₹689–1,945

  4. Drive  424.7 km

    1. Drive from Ooty to Varkalacar car 424.7 km
    6h 58m
    ₹4,128–5,962

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ooty to Varkalataxi taxi 424.7 km
    6h 58m
    ₹10,000–13,000

  6. Bus to Coimbatore International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Ooty - Bus Stand to FlixBus Coimbatore - Chitra Circlebus bus
    2. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane CJB - TRV
    3. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain train
    11h 24m
    ₹10,374–19,539

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ooty to Mettupalayambus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Varkalatrain train 12695 / ...
    12h 37m

  8. Taxi to Kannur International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the taxi from Ooty to Kannur International Airport (CNN)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane CNN - TRV
    3. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain train
    7h 15m
    ₹8,018–27,834

  9. Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the taxi from Ooty to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane COK - TRV
    3. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain train
    7h 50m
    ₹11,694–25,223

Ooty to Varkala by bus, foot, and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration15h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket₹689Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 448.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 23m

What companies run services between Ooty, India and Varkala, India?

There is no direct connection from Ooty to Varkala. However, you can take the taxi to Nilambur Road then take the train to Varkala. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Ooty - Bus Stand to Varkala via FlixBus Coimbatore - Omni Bus Stand, Coimbatore, Chengannur, and Chengannur in around 15h 40m.

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