There are 4 ways to get from Varkala to Kakkanad by train, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Varkala to Ernakulam Towntrain 12625 / ...
3h 24m₹493–1,705Train via FlixBus Kochi - Aluva
cheapest- Take the train from Varkala to Aluvatrain 12076 / ...
4h 52m₹235–1,461Drive 170.1 km
- Drive from Varkala to Kakkanadcar 170.1 km
2h 42m₹1,654–2,388Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Kakkanadtaxi 170.1 km
2h 42m₹3,500–4,200
Varkala to Kakkanad by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Kakkanad is to train via FlixBus Kochi - Aluva which costs ₹230 - ₹1,500 and takes 4h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Kakkanad is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
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 24m.
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 24m and costs ₹490 - ₹1,700.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Varkala to Kakkanad, including transfers.
Varkala to Kakkanad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varkala station.
Varkala to Kakkanad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Aluva 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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What companies run services between Varkala, India and Kakkanad, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Varkala to Ernakulam Town every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 13m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varkala to Ernakulam Town
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Varkala to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- 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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