The average train between Kottayam and Varkala takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Kottayam to Varkala. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Kottayam and Varkala. The earliest departure is at 12:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Kottayam is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Varkala at 8:42 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kottayam station and arriving at Varkala station. Services depart every 3 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 18m.
Kottayam to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
Kottayam to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
The distance between Kottayam and Varkala is 97.3 km. The road distance is 119 km.
Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Varkala every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 6m.