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 Tripunituratrain 12624 / ...
3h 12m₹449–1,627Bus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Ernakulambus
5h₹675–1,605Drive 164.1 km
- Drive from Varkala to Chottanikkaracar 164.1 km
2h 33m₹1,842–2,660Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Chottanikkarataxi 164.1 km
2h 33m₹3,400–4,100
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Chottanikkara is to train which costs ₹440 - ₹1,700 and takes 3h 12m.
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.
No, there is no direct train from Varkala to Chottanikkara. However, there are services departing from Varkala and arriving at Tripunitura via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
The distance between Varkala and Chottanikkara is 175 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 3h 12m and costs ₹440 - ₹1,700.
It takes approximately 3h 12m 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 3h 12m and costs ₹440 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹650 - ₹1,600 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Chottanikkara, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Varkala to Tripunitura every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 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 Tripunitura
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- 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 Kollam to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–250
- Website
- KSRTC
- 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 Tripunitura 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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