There are 4 ways to get from Varkala to Chottanikkara by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Varkala to Kayankulamtrain 12076 / ...
- Take the train from Kayankulam to Kurikadtrain 06444 / ...
4h 6m₹270–2,097Bus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Ernakulambus
5h 29m₹675–1,605Drive 164.1 km
- Drive from Varkala to Chottanikkaracar 164.1 km
2h 33m₹1,846–2,667Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Chottanikkarataxi 164.1 km
2h 33m₹3,400–4,100
Varkala to Chottanikkara by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Chottanikkara is to train which costs ₹270 - ₹2,100 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Chottanikkara is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Varkala to Chottanikkara. However, there are services departing from Kollam and arriving at Ernakulam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Varkala to Chottanikkara. However, there are services departing from Varkala and arriving at Kurikad via Kayankulam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Varkala and Chottanikkara is 165 km. The road distance is 164.1 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Chottanikkara without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs ₹270 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Varkala to Chottanikkara, including transfers.
Varkala to Chottanikkara bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kollam station.
Varkala to Chottanikkara train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varkala station.
The best way to get from Varkala to Chottanikkara is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs ₹270 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹650 - ₹1,600 and takes 5h 29m.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Chottanikkara, India?
You can take a train from Varkala to Kurikad via Kayankulam in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Kollam to Ernakulam once daily. Tickets cost ₹170–250 and the journey takes 3h 24m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varkala to Kayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Kayankulam to Kurikad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kollam to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–250
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–4,100
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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More Questions & Answers
Varkala to Chottanikkara bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Ernakulam station.
Varkala to Chottanikkara train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kayankulam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Chottanikkara is 164 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Varkala to Chottanikkara.
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