There are 5 ways to get from Varkala to Idukki by train, taxi, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Varkala to Kottayamtrain 12624 / ...
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Idukkitaxi
3h 44m₹2,550–4,049Train, bus via Aluva
cheapest- Take the train from Varkala to Aluvatrain 12076 / ...
- Take the bus from Aluva to Kallarbus
6h 46m₹275–1,511Train, bus
- Take the train from Varkala to Chengannurtrain 12624 / ...
- Take the bus from Chengannur to Kallarbus
6h 57m₹317–1,603Drive 209.2 km
- Drive from Varkala to Idukkicar 209.2 km
3h 18m₹2,359–3,407Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Idukkitaxi 209.2 km
3h 18m₹4,600–6,000
Varkala to Idukki by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Idukki is to train and bus via Aluva which costs ₹270 - ₹1,600 and takes 6h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Idukki is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,500.
The distance between Varkala and Idukki is 225 km. The road distance is 209.2 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Idukki without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 44m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹4,100.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Varkala to Idukki, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Idukki is 209 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Varkala to Idukki.
There are 667+ hotels available in Idukki.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Idukki, India?
There is no direct connection from Varkala to Idukki. However, you can take the train to Kottayam then take the taxi to Idukki. Alternatively, you can take a train from Varkala to Kallar via Chengannur and Chengannur in around 6h 57m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varkala to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Varkala to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Varkala to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Chengannur to Kallar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–550
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹320–550
Bus from Aluva to Kallar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹100–180
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,400–6,000
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
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Slovenia: Getting from Ljubljana to Lake Bled, 10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia, and How to get from Stansted Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.