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How to get fromVarkala to Cumbumby train, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus via Chengannūr

    best
    1. Take the train from Varkala to Chengannurtrain train 12624 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kottayam to Cumbumbus bus
    7h 3m
    ₹327–1,413

  2. Train, bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Varkala to Chengannurtrain train 12624 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chengannur to Kumilybus bus
    8h 47m
    ₹315–1,903

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Varkala to Chengannurtrain train 12624 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Chengannur to Cumbumtaxi taxi
    3h 34m
    ₹3,137–4,653

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kilimanoor to Kottayambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kottayam to Cumbumbus bus
    7h 38m
    ₹715–964

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Varkala to Kottayamtrain train 12625 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ettumannur to Cumbumbus bus
    7h 52m
    ₹322–1,484

  6. Drive  190.9 km

    1. Drive from Varkala to Cumbumcar car 190.9 km
    3h 13m
    ₹2,142–3,094

  7. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Varkala to Cumbumtaxi taxi 190.9 km
    3h 13m
    ₹4,200–5,500

Varkala to Cumbum by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket₹315Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 250.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 3m

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

You can take a vehicle from Varkala to Cumbum via Kilimanoor and Kottayam in around 7h 38m.

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