There are 4 ways to get from Varkala Beach to Kochi by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Varkala to Ernakulam Jntrain 12076 / ...
4h 3m₹486–1,793Bus
- Take the bus from Kaniyapuram to Alappuzhabus
- Take the bus from Alappuzha to Cochinbus
5h 1m₹1,353–3,252Drive 162.6 km
- Drive from Varkala Beach to Kochicar 162.6 km
2h 36m₹1,823–2,632Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala Beach to Kochitaxi 162.6 km
2h 36m₹3,300–4,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varkala Beach to Kochi is to train which costs ₹480 - ₹1,800 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala Beach to Kochi is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Varkala Beach to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Attingal and arriving at Cochin via Kaniyapuram and Alappuzha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Varkala Beach to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Varkala and arriving at Ernakulam Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Varkala Beach and Kochi is 176 km. The road distance is 162.6 km.
The best way to get from Varkala Beach to Kochi without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs ₹480 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Varkala Beach to Kochi, including transfers.
Varkala Beach to Kochi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kaniyapuram station.
Varkala Beach to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varkala station.
The best way to get from Varkala Beach to Kochi is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs ₹480 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,300 and takes 5h 1m.
What companies run services between Varkala Beach, India and Kochi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Varkala to Ernakulam Jn every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Varkala Beach to Kochi via Attingal, Kaniyapuram, Alappuzha, and Cochin in around 5h 1m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varkala to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kaniyapuram to Alappuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–250
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Alappuzha to Cochin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹470–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–4,000
Kollam Cab
- Phone
- +91 98 95 21 82 40
Kollam Online Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 99 46 26 85 56
- Website
- kollamonlinetaxi.business.site
Smile Taxi Service
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Booking & Getting There
Varkala Beach to Kochi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Alappuzha station.
Varkala Beach to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala Beach to Kochi is 163 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Varkala Beach to Kochi.
There are 1234+ hotels available in Kochi.