There are 6 ways to get from Varkala to Kattappana by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train, bus via Kotamangalam
best- Take the train from Varkala to Kottayamtrain
- Take the bus from Kottayam to Kothamangalambus
- Take the bus from Kothamangalam to Kattappanabus
8h 18m₹330–1,489Train, taxi
- Take the train from Varkala to Chengannurtrain 12624 / ...
- Take the taxi from Chengannur to Kattappanataxi
3h 21m₹2,637–4,153Train, bus
- Take the train from Varkala to Chengannurtrain 12624 / ...
- Take the bus from Chengannur to Kumilybus
8h 23m₹727–3,203Bus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Angamalybus
- Take the bus from Angamaly to Kattappanabus
9h 50m₹455–1,595Drive 171.6 km
- Drive from Varkala to Kattappanacar 171.6 km
3h₹1,942–2,805Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Kattappanataxi 171.6 km
3h₹3,800–4,600
Varkala to Kattappana by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Kattappana is to train and bus via Kotamangalam which costs ₹330 - ₹1,500 and takes 8h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Kattappana is to drive which takes 3h and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Varkala to Kattappana. However, there are services departing from Kollam and arriving at Kattappana via Angamaly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.
The distance between Varkala and Kattappana is 272 km. The road distance is 171.6 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Kattappana without a car is to train and bus via Kotamangalam which takes 8h 18m and costs ₹330 - ₹1,500.
It takes approximately 8h 18m to get from Varkala to Kattappana, including transfers.
Varkala to Kattappana bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kollam station.
Varkala to Kattappana bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Angamaly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Kattappana is 172 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Varkala to Kattappana.
There are 609+ hotels available in Kattappana.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Kattappana, India?
You can take a train from Varkala to Kattappana via Kollam Jn, Kollam, Angamaly, and Angamaly in around 9h 50m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varkala to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 21m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Varkala to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottayam to Kothamangalam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹80–160
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kothamangalam to Kattappana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹100–180
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Chengannur to Kumily
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–250
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kollam to Angamaly
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–490
- Website
- KSRTC
- AC Sleeper
- ₹380–490
Bus from Angamaly to Kattappana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–220
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,500–4,600
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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