There are 10 ways to get from Varkala to Muthappan Temple by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Kollam Jn
best- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Kannurtrain 20632 / ...
7h 39m₹1,125–3,835Train
cheapest- Take the train from Varkala to Valapattanamtrain 16606 / ...
10h 30m₹1,025–2,980Train, bus
- Take the train from Varkala to Kayankulamtrain 12076 / ...
- Take the bus from Kayamkulam to Kannurbus
11h 24m₹1,410–2,547Drive 438 km
- Drive from Varkala to Muthappan Templecar 438 km
6h 59m₹4,926–7,115Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Muthappan Templetaxi 438 km
6h 59m₹7,000–9,000Train to Trivandrum, fly to Kannur International Airport
- Take the train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane TRV - CNN
5h 35m₹6,122–16,535Bus
- Take the bus from Varkala(kerala), Kerala to Kozhikode, Keralabus Varkala(kerala), Kerala - Kozhikode, Kerala
- Take the bus from Kozhikode, Kerala to Kannurbus Kozhikode, Kerala - Kannur
11h 52mTrain to Cochin International Airport, fly to Kannur International Airport
- Take the train from Varkala to Aluvatrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane COK - CNN
7h 25m₹5,035–14,491Train to Trivandrum, fly to Bajpe Airport, train
- Take the train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane TRV - IXE
- Take the train from Mangalore Jn to Kannapuramtrain
8h 27m₹7,542–20,935Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Calicut International Airport, train
- Take the train from Varkala to Aluvatrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane COK - CCJ
- Take the train from Kozhikkode to Kannurtrain
8h 50m₹8,865–19,391
Trivandrum (TRV) to Kannur International Airport (CNN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Muthappan Temple is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,000 and takes 10h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Muthappan Temple is to train and fly which takes 5h 35m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Varkala to Muthappan Temple. However, there are services departing from Varkala(kerala), Kerala and arriving at Kannur via Kozhikode, Kerala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Varkala to Muthappan Temple. However, there are services departing from Varkala and arriving at Kannur via Kollam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
The distance between Varkala and Muthappan Temple is 466 km. The road distance is 438 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Muthappan Temple without a car is to train via Kollam Jn which takes 7h 39m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,900.
It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Varkala to Muthappan Temple, including transfers.
Varkala to Muthappan Temple bus services, operated by Punchiry Tours and Holidays, depart from Varkala(kerala), Kerala station.
Varkala to Muthappan Temple train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kollam Jn station.
The best way to get from Varkala to Muthappan Temple is to train via Kollam Jn which takes 7h 39m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 52m.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Muthappan Temple, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kollam Jn to Kannur every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹260–2,000 and the journey takes 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Varkala(kerala), Kerala to Muthappan Temple via Kozhikode, Kerala and Kannur in around 11h 52m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Kannur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–8,500
Flights from Trivandrum to Bajpe Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–15,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Calicut International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–17,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Kannur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–28,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Bajpe Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kollam Jn to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
Train from Varkala to Kayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Varkala to Valapattanam
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Varkala to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Mangalore Jn to Kannapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Kozhikkode to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kayamkulam to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹480–600
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Varkala(kerala), Kerala to Kozhikode, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–3,500
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–9,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Varkala to Muthappan Temple bus services, operated by Punchiry Tours and Holidays, arrive at Kozhikode, Kerala station.
Varkala to Muthappan Temple train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kannur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Muthappan Temple is 438 km. It takes approximately 6h 59m to drive from Varkala to Muthappan Temple.
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