There are 4 ways to get from Varkala to Kottayam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Varkala to Kottayam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Kottayam is to train which costs ₹150 - ₹1,200 and takes 2h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Kottayam is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹1,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Varkala to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Ayoor and arriving at Kottayam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Varkala and arriving at Kottayam. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 3m.
The distance between Varkala and Kottayam is 119 km. The road distance is 114.3 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Kottayam without a car is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs ₹150 - ₹1,200.
The train from Varkala to Kottayam takes 2h 3m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Varkala to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ayoor station.
Varkala to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varkala station.
The best way to get from Varkala to Kottayam is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs ₹150 - ₹1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹500 - ₹700 and takes 2h 49m.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Kottayam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Varkala to Kottayam every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 3m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Ayoor to Kottayam hourly. Tickets cost ₹120–200 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
- 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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ayoor to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–200
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,400–2,900
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 Kottayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottayam station.
Varkala to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Kottayam is 114 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Varkala to Kottayam.
There are 779+ hotels available in Kottayam.