There are 4 ways to get from Varkala to Kakkanad by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Kakkanad is to train which costs ₹490 - ₹1,700 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Kakkanad is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Varkala to Kakkanad. However, there are services departing from Kollam and arriving at Ernakulam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Varkala to Kakkanad. However, there are services departing from Varkala and arriving at Ernakulam Town via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Varkala and Kakkanad is 187 km. The road distance is 170.1 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Kakkanad without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs ₹490 - ₹1,700.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Varkala to Kakkanad, including transfers.
Varkala to Kakkanad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kollam station.
Varkala to Kakkanad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varkala station.
The best way to get from Varkala to Kakkanad is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs ₹490 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹600 - ₹1,600 and takes 5h 27m.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Kakkanad, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Varkala to Ernakulam Town hourly. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 35m. 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 Ernakulam Town
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- 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 42m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–4,200
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 Kakkanad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Ernakulam station.
Varkala to Kakkanad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Town station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Kakkanad is 170 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Varkala to Kakkanad.
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