There are 6 ways to get from Varkala to Kodakara by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Varkala to Aluvatrain 12076 / ...
4h 36m₹395–2,431Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Varkala to Chengannurtrain 12624 / ...
- Take the bus from Chengannur to Angamalybus
6h 18m₹387–1,423Drive 215.4 km
- Drive from Varkala to Kodakaracar 215.4 km
3h 18m₹2,094–3,024Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Kodakarataxi 215.4 km
3h 18m₹3,600–4,300Train, fly
- Take the train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TRV - COK
4h 23m₹7,822–21,535Bus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Ernakulambus
- Take the bus from Vytilla corporation to Kodakarabus
6h 49m₹1,135–4,885
Varkala to Kodakara by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Kodakara is to train and bus which costs ₹380 - ₹1,500 and takes 6h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Kodakara is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹3,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Varkala to Kodakara. However, there are services departing from Kollam and arriving at Kodakara via Vytilla corporation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Varkala to Kodakara. However, there are services departing from Varkala and arriving at Irinjalakuda via Aluva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Varkala and Kodakara is 220 km. The road distance is 215.4 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Kodakara without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs ₹390 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Varkala to Kodakara, including transfers.
Varkala to Kodakara bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Kollam station.
Varkala to Kodakara train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varkala station.
The best way to get from Varkala to Kodakara is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs ₹390 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹4,900 and takes 6h 49m.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Kodakara, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Varkala to Aluva hourly. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Varkala to Kodakara via Kollam Jn, Kollam, Ernakulam, and Vytilla corporation in around 6h 49m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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
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 Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Chengannur to Angamaly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–230
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kollam to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Vytilla corporation to Kodakara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹470–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- 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 Kodakara bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Ernakulam station.
Varkala to Kodakara train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Aluva station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Kodakara is 215 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Varkala to Kodakara.
There are 298+ hotels available in Kodakara.