There are 6 ways to get from Varkala to Kothamangalam by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Ayoor to Kothamangalambus
4h 44m₹617–963Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Varkala to Aluvatrain 12076 / ...
- Take the bus from Aluva to Kothamangalambus
4h 58m₹210–1,451Train, bus via Kottayam
- Take the train from Varkala to Kottayamtrain 12625 / ...
- Take the bus from Kottayam to Kothamangalambus
4h 58m₹230–1,309Drive 180.5 km
- Drive from Varkala to Kothamangalamcar 180.5 km
2h 39m₹2,010–2,904Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Kothamangalamtaxi 180.5 km
2h 39m₹3,700–4,500Train, bus via Chengannūr
- Take the train from Varkala to Chengannurtrain 12624 / ...
- Take the bus from Chengannur to Kothamangalambus
5h 19m₹257–1,253
Varkala to Kothamangalam by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Kothamangalam is to train and bus via Kottayam which costs ₹230 - ₹1,400 and takes 4h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Kothamangalam is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹2,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Varkala to Kothamangalam. However, there are services departing from Ayoor and arriving at Kothamangalam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Varkala and Kothamangalam is 192 km. The road distance is 180.5 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Kothamangalam without a car is to bus which takes 4h 44m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,000.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Varkala to Kothamangalam, including transfers.
Varkala to Kothamangalam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ayoor station.
Varkala to Kothamangalam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kothamangalam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Kothamangalam is 181 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Varkala to Kothamangalam.
There are 131+ hotels available in Kothamangalam.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Kothamangalam, Kerala, India?
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Ayoor to Kothamangalam every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹200–470 and the journey takes 4h 20m.
- 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 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 Ayoor to Kothamangalam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–470
- Website
- KSRTC
- Seater
- ₹350–470
Bus from Kottayam to Kothamangalam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹80–160
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Aluva to Kothamangalam
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹35–120
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Chengannur to Kothamangalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–200
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–4,500
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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