There are 4 ways to get from Thekkady to Varkala by bus, train, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Kumily to Chengannurbus
- Take the train from Chengannur to Varkalatrain 12623 / ...
7h 1m₹456–1,547Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Thekkady to Chengannurtaxi
- Take the train from Chengannur to Varkalatrain 12623 / ...
3h 27m₹2,727–4,169Drive 174.6 km
- Drive from Thekkady to Varkalacar 174.6 km
2h 46m₹1,964–2,836Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thekkady to Varkalataxi 174.6 km
2h 46m₹3,900–4,700
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thekkady to Varkala is to bus and train which costs ₹450 - ₹1,600 and takes 7h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Thekkady to Varkala is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,900.
The distance between Thekkady and Varkala is 229 km. The road distance is 174.6 km.
The best way to get from Thekkady to Varkala without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 1m and costs ₹450 - ₹1,600.
It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Thekkady to Varkala, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Thekkady to Varkala is 175 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Thekkady to Varkala.
There are 650+ hotels available in Varkala.
What companies run services between Thekkady, India and Varkala, India?
There is no direct connection from Thekkady to Varkala. However, you can take the taxi to Kumily, 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kumily to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–250
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,600–4,700
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