There are 4 ways to get from Varkala to Thekkady by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Varkala to Chengannurtrain 12624 / ...
- Take the bus from Chengannur to Kumilybus
6h 57m₹457–1,503Train, taxi
- Take the train from Varkala to Chengannurtrain 12624 / ...
- Take the taxi from Chengannur to Thekkadytaxi
3h 9m₹2,637–4,153Drive 171.8 km
- Drive from Varkala to Thekkadycar 171.8 km
2h 50m₹1,933–2,792Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Thekkadytaxi 171.8 km
2h 50m₹3,800–4,600
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Thekkady is to train and bus which costs ₹450 - ₹1,500 and takes 6h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Thekkady is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,800.
The distance between Varkala and Thekkady is 230 km. The road distance is 171.8 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Thekkady without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 57m and costs ₹450 - ₹1,500.
It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Varkala to Thekkady, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Thekkady is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Varkala to Thekkady.
There are 307+ hotels available in Thekkady.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Thekkady, India?
There is no direct connection from Varkala to Thekkady. However, you can take the train to Chengannur, walk to Chengannur, take the bus to Kumily, then take the taxi to Thekkady. Alternatively, you can take the train to Chengannur then take the taxi to Thekkady.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varkala to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Varkala to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Chengannur to Kumily
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–250
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,500–4,600
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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