There are 5 ways to get from Varkala to Kalamassery by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Ernakulam South
best- Take the train from Varkala to Ernakulam Jntrain 12076 / ...
3h 5m₹197–1,320Bus
- Take the bus from Kallamballam to Kalamasserybus
4h 15m₹831–2,373Drive 175.2 km
- Drive from Varkala to Kalamasserycar 175.2 km
2h 46m₹1,959–2,829Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Kalamasserytaxi 175.2 km
2h 46m₹3,600–4,300Train
- Take the train from Varkala to Tripunituratrain 12624 / ...
3h 52m₹219–1,357
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Kalamassery is to train via Ernakulam South which costs ₹190 - ₹1,400 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Kalamassery is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Varkala to Kalamassery. However, there are services departing from Kallamballam and arriving at Kalamassery via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Varkala to Kalamassery. However, there are services departing from Varkala and arriving at Kalamassery via Ernakulam South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
The distance between Varkala and Kalamassery is 177 km. The road distance is 175.2 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Kalamassery without a car is to train via Ernakulam South which takes 3h 5m and costs ₹190 - ₹1,400.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Varkala to Kalamassery, including transfers.
Varkala to Kalamassery bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Kallamballam station.
Varkala to Kalamassery train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varkala station.
The best way to get from Varkala to Kalamassery is to train via Ernakulam South which takes 3h 5m and costs ₹190 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹800 - ₹2,400 and takes 4h 15m.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Kalamassery, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Varkala to Ernakulam Jn every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 37m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Kallamballam to Kalamassery twice daily. Tickets cost ₹600–2,100 and the journey takes 4h 4m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varkala to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Varkala to Tripunitura
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kallamballam to Kalamassery
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–4,300
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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Booking & Getting There
Varkala to Kalamassery bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Kalamassery station.
Varkala to Kalamassery train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Kalamassery is 175 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Varkala to Kalamassery.
There are 1461+ hotels available in Kalamassery.