There are 4 ways to get from Erāttupetta to Varkala by train, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Kottayam to Varkala12623 / ...
2h 54m₹1,008–2,214Bus, taxi
cheapest- Take the bus from Erattupetta to Madathara
- Take the taxi from Madathara to Varkala
4h 21m₹977–1,253Drive 128.6 km
- Drive from Erāttupetta to Varkala128.6 km
2h₹1,355–1,958Taxi
- Take the taxi from Erāttupetta to Varkala128.6 km
2h₹2,400–2,900
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Erāttupetta to Varkala is to bus and taxi which costs ₹950 - ₹1,300 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Erāttupetta to Varkala is to drive which takes 2h and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,000.
The distance between Erāttupetta and Varkala is 158 km. The road distance is 128.6 km.
The best way to get from Erāttupetta to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Erāttupetta to Varkala, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Erāttupetta to Varkala is 129 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Erāttupetta to Varkala.
There are 507+ hotels available in Varkala.
What companies run services between Erāttupetta, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Varkala hourly. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
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- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Erattupetta to Madathara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–260
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,900
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