There are 4 ways to get from Chingavanam to Varkala by train, car, taxi, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Kottayam to Varkalatrain 16344 / ...
3h 21m₹560–3,074Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Kottayam - Chingavanam to FlixBus Thiruvalla - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN4450
- Take the train from Chengannur to Varkalatrain 16344 / ...
3h 48m₹226–1,317Drive 106.5 km
- Drive from Chingavanam to Varkalacar 106.5 km
1h 36m₹1,204–1,739Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chingavanam to Varkalataxi 106.5 km
1h 36m₹2,200–2,700
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chingavanam to Varkala is to bus and train which costs ₹220 - ₹1,400 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Chingavanam to Varkala is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹1,800.
No, there is no direct train from Chingavanam to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Varkala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Chingavanam and Varkala is 128 km. The road distance is 106.5 km.
The best way to get from Chingavanam to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs ₹550 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Chingavanam to Varkala, including transfers.
Chingavanam to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
Chingavanam to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chingavanam to Varkala is 107 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Chingavanam to Varkala.
There are 688+ hotels available in Varkala.
What companies run services between Chingavanam, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Varkala every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 6m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
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
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Kottayam - Chingavanam to FlixBus Thiruvalla - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹85–140
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–2,700
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