There are 4 ways to get from Vaikom to Varkala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Cherthala to Varkalatrain 12075 / ...
2h 40m₹748–1,906Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Vaikom to Chengannurbus
- Take the train from Chengannur to Varkalatrain 12623 / ...
4h 49m₹226–1,270Drive 142.7 km
- Drive from Vaikom to Varkalacar 142.7 km
2h 9m₹1,601–2,312Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vaikom to Varkalataxi 142.7 km
2h 9m₹2,900–3,600
Vaikom to Varkala by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vaikom to Varkala is to bus and train which costs ₹220 - ₹1,300 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Vaikom to Varkala is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
No, there is no direct train from Vaikom to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Cherthala and arriving at Varkala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
The distance between Vaikom and Varkala is 153 km. The road distance is 142.7 km.
The best way to get from Vaikom to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Vaikom to Varkala, including transfers.
Vaikom to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Cherthala station.
Vaikom to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vaikom to Varkala is 143 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Vaikom to Varkala.
There are 640+ hotels available in Varkala.
What companies run services between Vaikom, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Cherthala to Varkala every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 15m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Cherthala to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
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 Vaikom to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹95–170
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–3,600
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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