There are 5 ways to get from Varkala to Thekkady by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kilimanoor to Kumilybus
6h 40m₹855–1,364Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Varkala to Chengannurtrain 12624 / ...
- Take the bus from Chengannur to Kumilybus
6h 59m₹457–1,503Train, taxi
- Take the train from Varkala to Chengannurtrain 12624 / ...
- Take the taxi from Chengannur to Thekkadytaxi
3h 11m₹2,637–4,153Drive 171.8 km
- Drive from Varkala to Thekkadycar 171.8 km
2h 50m₹1,928–2,785Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Thekkadytaxi 171.8 km
2h 50m₹3,800–4,600
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Thekkady is to train and bus which costs ₹450 - ₹1,500 and takes 6h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Thekkady is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Varkala to Thekkady. However, there are services departing from Kilimanoor and arriving at Kumily via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
The distance between Varkala and Thekkady is 247 km. The road distance is 171.8 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Thekkady without a car is to bus which takes 6h 40m and costs ₹850 - ₹1,400.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Varkala to Thekkady, including transfers.
Varkala to Thekkady bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kilimanoor station.
Varkala to Thekkady bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kumily station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Thekkady is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Varkala to Thekkady.
There are 302+ hotels available in Thekkady.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Thekkady, India?
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Kilimanoor to Kumily once daily. Tickets cost ₹260–650 and the journey takes 6h 10m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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
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 Kilimanoor to Kumily
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–650
- Website
- KSRTC
- AC Sleeper
- ₹480–650
Bus from Chengannur to Kumily
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–250
- Website
- KSRTC
- 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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