What is the cheapest way to get from Kandy to Varkala?

The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Varkala is to taxi and train and ferry which costs ₹7,500 - ₹14,000 and takes 25h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kandy to Varkala?

The fastest way to get from Kandy to Varkala is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 32m and costs ₹15,000 - ₹27,000.

How far is it from Kandy to Varkala?

The distance between Kandy and Varkala is 497 km.

How do I travel from Kandy to Varkala without a car?

The best way to get from Kandy to Varkala without a car is to taxi and train and ferry which takes 25h 44m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹14,000.

How long does it take to get from Kandy to Varkala?

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Kandy to Varkala, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Varkala?

There are 535+ hotels available in Varkala.

Kandy to Varkala - 3 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Kandy to Varkala by taxi, plane, train, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi, fly to Trivandrum
best
1. Take the taxi from Kandy to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane CMB - TRV
3h 32m
₹15,312–26,787
Taxi, train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from Kandy to Kurunegalataxi
2. Take the train from Kurunegala to Kankesanturaitrain
3. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
4. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Kollam Jntrain
25h 44m
₹7,957–13,464
Taxi, fly to Cochin International Airport, train
1. Take the taxi from Kandy to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane CMB - COK
3. Take the train from Aluva to Varkalatrain
7h 32m
₹13,182–24,837

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights

4Weekly Planes

55 minAverage Duration

₹12,205Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kandy to Varkala.

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Distance: 497.1 km
Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Varkala, India?

There is no direct connection from Kandy to Varkala. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Trivandrum (TRV), then take the taxi to Varkala. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kurunegala, take the train to Kankesanturai, walk to Kankesanturai, take the ferry to Nagapattinam, walk to Nagappattinam, take the train to Kollam Jn, then take the line 06423 train to Varkala.

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