There are 5 ways to get from Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (Entrance) to Varkala by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus, train via Kottayam
best- Take the bus from Kumily to Kottayambus
- Take the train from Chengannur to Varkalatrain 12623 / ...
6h 48m₹296–1,421Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (Entrance) to Chengannurtaxi
- Take the train from Chengannur to Varkalatrain 12623 / ...
3h 24m₹2,671–4,102Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kumily to Chengannurbus
- Take the train from Chengannur to Varkalatrain 12623 / ...
7h 14m₹298–1,343Drive 172 km
- Drive from Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (Entrance) to Varkalacar 172 km
2h 43m₹1,931–2,789Taxi
- Take the taxi from Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (Entrance) to Varkalataxi 172 km
2h 43m₹3,800–4,600
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (Entrance) to Varkala by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (Entrance) to Varkala is to bus and train which costs ₹290 - ₹1,400 and takes 7h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (Entrance) to Varkala is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,800.
The distance between Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (Entrance) and Varkala is 227 km. The road distance is 172 km.
The best way to get from Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (Entrance) to Varkala without a car is to bus and train via Kottayam which takes 6h 48m and costs ₹290 - ₹1,500.
It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (Entrance) to Varkala, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (Entrance) to Varkala is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (Entrance) to Varkala.
There are 660+ hotels available in Varkala.
What companies run services between Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (Entrance), India and Varkala, India?
There is no direct connection from Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (Entrance) to Varkala. However, you can walk to Kumily, take the bus to Kottayam, take the bus to Chengannur, walk to Chengannur, then take the train to Varkala. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Chengannur then take the train to Varkala.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chengannur to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
Train from Chengannur to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
Train from Chengannur to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 Kumily to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–210
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kumily to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–250
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,500–4,600
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