There are 7 ways to get from Varkala to Thalassery by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Varkala to Thalasserytrain 16346 / ...
9h 3m₹260–2,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Varkala to Kayankulamtrain 12076 / ...
- Take the bus from Kayamkulam to Thalasserybus
10h 22m₹590–1,547Drive 402.8 km
- Drive from Varkala to Thalasserycar 402.8 km
6h 21m₹4,531–6,545Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Thalasserytaxi 402.8 km
6h 21m₹9,000–11,000Train to Trivandrum, fly
- Take the train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane TRV - CNN
5h 27m₹6,072–16,535Bus
- Take the bus from Varkala(kerala), Kerala to Kozhikode, Keralabus Varkala(kerala), Kerala - Kozhikode, Kerala
- Take the bus from Kozhikode to Thalasserybus
11h 25m₹1,442–3,646Train to Cochin International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Varkala to Aluvatrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane COK - CNN
7h 17m₹4,985–14,491
Varkala to Thalassery by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Thalassery is to train which costs ₹260 - ₹2,000 and takes 9h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Thalassery is to train and fly which takes 5h 27m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Varkala to Thalassery. However, there are services departing from Varkala(kerala), Kerala and arriving at Thalassery via Kozhikode. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Varkala and arriving at Thalassery. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 3m.
The distance between Varkala and Thalassery is 429 km. The road distance is 402.8 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Thalassery without a car is to train which takes 9h 3m and costs ₹260 - ₹2,000.
The train from Varkala to Thalassery takes 9h 3m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Varkala to Thalassery bus services, operated by Punchiry Tours and Holidays, depart from Varkala(kerala), Kerala station.
Varkala to Thalassery train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varkala station.
The best way to get from Varkala to Thalassery is to train which takes 9h 3m and costs ₹260 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,400 - ₹3,700 and takes 11h 25m.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Thalassery, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Varkala to Thalassery every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹260–2,000 and the journey takes 9h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Varkala(kerala), Kerala to Thalassery via Kozhikode, Kerala and Kozhikode in around 11h 25m.
- 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
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Kannur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varkala to Thalassery
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- 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 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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kayamkulam to Thalassery
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–550
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Kozhikode to Thalassery
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹80–160
- 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 21m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–11,000
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 Thalassery bus services, operated by Punchiry Tours and Holidays, arrive at Kozhikode, Kerala station.
Varkala to Thalassery train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thalassery station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Thalassery is 403 km. It takes approximately 6h 21m to drive from Varkala to Thalassery.
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