There are 5 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 16344 / ...
4h 45m₹226–1,270Bus
- Take the bus from Vaikom to Ayoorbus
3h 59m₹582–748Drive 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
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vaikom to Varkala is to bus and train which costs ₹220 - ₹1,300 and takes 4h 45m.
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 bus from Vaikom to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Vaikom and arriving at Ayoor via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
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 bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Vaikom station.
Vaikom to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Cherthala station.
The best way to get from Vaikom to Varkala is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹550 - ₹750 and takes 3h 59m.
What companies run services between Vaikom, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Cherthala to Varkala 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Vaikom to Ayoor once daily. Tickets cost ₹170–250 and the journey takes 3h 35m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Cherthala to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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 Vaikom to Ayoor
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–250
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Vaikom to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹95–170
- Website
- KSRTC
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Vaikom to Varkala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Ayoor 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 671+ hotels available in Varkala.