There are 5 ways to get from Varkala to Kodakara by train, bus, car, or taxi
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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 53m₹387–1,423Drive 215.4 km
- Drive from Varkala to Kodakaracar 215.4 km
3h 18m₹2,412–3,484Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Kodakarataxi 215.4 km
3h 18m₹3,600–4,300Bus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Korattybus
7h 31m₹775–3,115
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 53m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Kodakara is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Varkala to Kodakara. However, there are services departing from Kollam and arriving at FlixBus Kodakara - Bypass via FlixBus Koratty. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
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 ₹750 - ₹3,200 and takes 7h 31m.
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, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Kollam to Koratty once daily. Tickets cost ₹600–2,100 and the journey takes 4h 9m.
- 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
- 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 Koratty
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- 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 Koratty 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 311+ hotels available in Kodakara.