There are 7 ways to get from Vatakara to Varkala by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car
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Taxi, fly to Cochin International Airport
best- Take the taxi from Vatakara to Kannur International Airport (CNN)taxi
- Fly from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane CNN - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Varkalataxi
4h 42m₹9,711–23,213Train
cheapest- Take the train from Vadakara to Varkalatrain 16348 / ...
9h 3m₹260–2,000Bus
- Take the bus from Vadakara to Kallamballambus
9h 36m₹1,239–2,611Drive 382.9 km
- Drive from Vatakara to Varkalacar 382.9 km
6h 5m₹4,287–6,192Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vatakara to Varkalataxi 382.9 km
6h 5m₹8,500–11,000Taxi, fly to Trivandrum, train
- Take the taxi from Vatakara to Kannur International Airport (CNN)taxi
- Fly from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane CNN - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
4h 45m₹4,252–23,383Bus, train
- Take the bus from Vadakara to Chengannurbus
- Take the train from Chengannur to Varkalatrain 16344 / ...
10h 59m₹544–2,469
Vatakara to Varkala by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vatakara to Varkala is to train which costs ₹260 - ₹2,000 and takes 9h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Vatakara to Varkala is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 42m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹24,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Vatakara to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Vadakara and arriving at Kallamballam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Vadakara and arriving at Varkala. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 3m.
The distance between Vatakara and Varkala is 448 km. The road distance is 382.9 km.
The best way to get from Vatakara to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 9h 3m and costs ₹260 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Vatakara to Varkala, including transfers.
Vatakara to Varkala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Vadakara station.
Vatakara to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vadakara station.
The best way to get from Vatakara to Varkala is to train which takes 9h 3m and costs ₹260 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,700 and takes 9h 36m.
What companies run services between Vatakara, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Vadakara to Varkala 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹260–2,000 and the journey takes 9h 3m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Vadakara to Kallamballam once daily. Tickets cost ₹900–2,300 and the journey takes 9h 20m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–13,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–5,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vadakara to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Chengannur to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 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
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Vadakara to Kallamballam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹900–2,300
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Vadakara to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Website
- KSRTC
- Seater / Sleeper
- ₹490–1,400
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–11,000
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Vatakara to Varkala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Kallamballam station.
Vatakara to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vatakara to Varkala is 383 km. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from Vatakara to Varkala.
There are 662+ hotels available in Varkala.