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How to get fromVarkala to Kolkataby train, plane, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Varkala to Kolkata by train, plane, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train to Trivandrum, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane TRV - CCU
    8h 52m
    ₹11,449–21,473

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Varkala to Santragachi Jntrain train 12659
    42h 13m
    ₹1,000–8,000

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Varkala to Bengalurubus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Kolkatabus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2d 2h
    ₹1,729–12,384

  4. Drive  2,322.4 km

    1. Drive from Varkala to Kolkatacar car 2,322.4 km
    35h 9m
    ₹26,057–37,637

  5. Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Varkala to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane COK - CCU
    8h 46m
    ₹14,126–20,883

  6. Taxi to Madurai, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Varkala to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane IXM - CCU
    9h 36m
    ₹16,393–22,198

  7. Train to Tuticorin Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Varkala to Maniyachchi Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane TCR - CCU
    12h 53m
    ₹12,112–20,549

  8. Bus via Chennai

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedubus bus FlixBus IN5530
    2. Take the bus from Chennai to Kolkatabus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    2d 6h
    ₹2,274–8,354

Varkala to Kolkata by bus

Calendar67Weekly Buses
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,729Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,060.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 52m

What companies run services between Varkala, India and Kolkata, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Varkala to Santragachi Jn once a week. Tickets cost ₹1,000–8,000 and the journey takes 41h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Varkala to Kolkata via Bengaluru in around 2d 2h.

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