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How to get fromVarkala to Bekalby taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Varkala to Bekal by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly to Kannur International Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Varkala to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane plane COK - CNN
    3. Take the train from Kannur to Bekal Forttrain train
    6h 59m
    ₹9,729–23,045

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Varkala to Bekal Forttrain train 16347 / ...
    11h 48m
    ₹300–2,300

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kallamballam to Nileshwarbus bus
    13h 5m
    ₹1,341–3,573

  4. Drive  498.5 km

    1. Drive from Varkala to Bekalcar car 498.5 km
    7h 51m
    ₹4,850–7,005

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Varkala to Bekaltaxi taxi 498.5 km
    7h 51m
    ₹11,000–13,000

  6. Train to Trivandrum, fly to Kannur International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane plane TRV - CNN
    3. Take the train from Kannur to Bekal Forttrain train
    7h 20m
    ₹5,452–26,635

  7. Train to Trivandrum, fly to Bajpe Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane plane TRV - IXE
    3. Take the train from Mangalore to Bekal Forttrain train
    6h 55m
    ₹10,382–38,845

Varkala to Bekal by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration11h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket₹300Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 504.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Varkala, India and Bekal, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Varkala to Bekal Fort twice daily. Tickets cost ₹300–2,300 and the journey takes 11h 48m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Kallamballam to Nileshwar twice daily. Tickets cost ₹1,000–2,400 and the journey takes 11h 29m.

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