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How to get fromVarkala to Fort Kochiby train, car ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Varkala to Fort Kochi by train, car ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, car ferry

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    1. Take the train from Varkala to Ernakulam Towntrain train 12625 / ...
    2. Take the carferry from Vypin Jetty to Fort Kochi Junkar Jettycarferry car ferry
    3h 47m
    ₹320–1,506

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kollam to Ernakulambus bus
    5h 7m
    ₹735–1,685

  3. Drive  162.7 km

    1. Drive from Varkala to Fort Kochicar car 162.7 km
    2h 33m
    ₹1,838–2,655

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Varkala to Fort Kochitaxi taxi 162.7 km
    2h 33m
    ₹3,300–4,000

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 188.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Varkala, India and Fort Kochi, India?

Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Kollam to Ernakulam once daily. Tickets cost ₹170–250 and the journey takes 3h 24m.

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