There are 5 ways to get from Edappally to Varkala by train, bus, car, taxi, subway, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Varkalatrain 12075 / ...
4h 4m₹186–1,334Bus
- Take the bus from Chertala to Attingalbus
5h 14m₹601–964Drive 168.8 km
- Drive from Edappally to Varkalacar 168.8 km
2h 43m₹1,790–2,586Taxi
- Take the taxi from Edappally to Varkalataxi 168.8 km
2h 43m₹3,100–3,800Subway, fly
- Take the subway from Edapally to Aluvasubway
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane COK - TRV
3h₹5,731–12,690
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edappally to Varkala is to train which costs ₹180 - ₹1,400 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Edappally to Varkala is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,600.
No, there is no direct train from Edappally to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Edapally and arriving at Varkala via Ernakulam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between Edappally and Varkala is 173 km. The road distance is 168.8 km.
The best way to get from Edappally to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs ₹180 - ₹1,400.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Edappally to Varkala, including transfers.
Edappally to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Edappally to Varkala is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs ₹180 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹600 - ₹1,000 and takes 5h 14m.
Edappally to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edappally to Varkala is 169 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Edappally to Varkala.
What companies run services between Edappally, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Varkala every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 48m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Chertala to Attingal every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ₹100–260 and the journey takes 3h 19m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–12,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- 13004250355
- contact@kmrl.co.in
- Website
- kochimetro.org
Subway from Edapally to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹30–40
- Website
- https://kochimetro.org/
- R1
- ₹30–40
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Chertala to Attingal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–260
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,100–3,800
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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