There are 4 ways to get from Cherthala to Varkala by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chertala to Ambalapuzhabus
- Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Attingalbus
2h 12m₹605–877Train
cheapest- Take the train from Cherthala to Varkalatrain 12075 / ...
2h 15m₹150–1,200Drive 128.9 km
- Drive from Cherthala to Varkalacar 128.9 km
2h 5m₹1,398–2,020Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cherthala to Varkalataxi 128.9 km
2h 5m₹2,400–2,900
Cherthala to Varkala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cherthala to Varkala is to train which costs ₹150 - ₹1,200 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Cherthala to Varkala is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,100.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cherthala and arriving at Varkala. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 15m.
The distance between Cherthala and Varkala is 165 km. The road distance is 128.9 km.
The best way to get from Cherthala to Varkala without a car is to bus which takes 2h 12m and costs ₹600 - ₹900.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Cherthala to Varkala, including transfers.
Cherthala to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Cherthala station.
The best way to get from Cherthala to Varkala is to bus which takes 2h 12m and costs ₹600 - ₹900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹150 - ₹1,200 and takes 2h 15m.
Cherthala to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cherthala to Varkala is 129 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Cherthala to Varkala.
What companies run services between Cherthala, India and Varkala, India?
You can take a bus from Chertala to Varkala via Ambalapuzha and Attingal in around 2h 12m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Cherthala to Varkala every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 15m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Cherthala to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Chertala to Ambalapuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹45–120
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Ambalapuzha to Attingal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹130–210
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,400–2,900
Kerala Tourist Taxi
- Phone
- +91 99 47 27 66 20
- Website
- keralatouristtaxi.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
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