There are 4 ways to get from Chingavanam to Varkala by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Changanaseri to Varkalatrain 12623 / ...
2h 14m₹501–1,527Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kottayam - Chingavanam to FlixBus Thiruvalla - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN4450
- Take the bus from Thiruvalla to Ayoorbus
3h 12m₹585–802Drive 106.5 km
- Drive from Chingavanam to Varkalacar 106.5 km
1h 36m₹1,193–1,722Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chingavanam to Varkalataxi 106.5 km
1h 36m₹2,200–2,700
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chingavanam to Varkala is to bus which costs ₹550 - ₹800 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Chingavanam to Varkala is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹1,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Chingavanam to Varkala. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Kottayam - Chingavanam and arriving at Ayoor via Thiruvalla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Chingavanam to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Changanaseri and arriving at Varkala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
The distance between Chingavanam and Varkala is 111 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 2h 14m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,600.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Chingavanam to Varkala, including transfers.
Chingavanam to Varkala bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Kottayam - Chingavanam station.
Chingavanam to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Changanaseri station.
The best way to get from Chingavanam to Varkala is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹550 - ₹800 and takes 3h 12m.
What companies run services between Chingavanam, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Changanaseri to Varkala every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹140–1,100 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Kottayam - Chingavanam to Varkala via FlixBus Thiruvalla - Bus Stand, Thiruvalla, and Ayoor in around 3h 12m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Changanaseri to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Kottayam - Chingavanam to FlixBus Thiruvalla - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹85–140
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Thiruvalla to Ayoor
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹90–170
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–2,700
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Booking & Getting There
Chingavanam to Varkala bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Thiruvalla - Bus Stand 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 661+ hotels available in Varkala.