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

The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Varkala is to bus and train and ferry and taxi which costs ₹8,000 - ₹15,000 and takes 31h 8m.

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 31m and costs ₹21,000 - ₹31,000.

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 bus and train and ferry and taxi which takes 31h 8m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹15,000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Kandy to Varkala, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Varkala?

There are 506+ hotels available in Varkala.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Kandy to Varkala by taxi, plane, bus, 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 Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV)CMB - TRV
3h 31m
₹21,310–30,057
Bus, train, ferry, taxi
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
2. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturai
3. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
4. Take the taxi from Nagapattinam to Tiruturaipundi Junction
5. Take the train from Tiruturaipundi Junction to Kollam Jn
31h 8m
₹8,095–14,425
Taxi, fly to Cochin International Airport, train
1. Take the taxi from Kandy to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK)CMB - COK
3. Take the train from Aluva to Varkala
7h 31m
₹19,180–27,107

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

4Weekly Planes

55 minAverage Duration

₹5,093Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 497.1 km
Duration: 3h 31m

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 Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) airport, fly to Trivandrum (TRV), then take the taxi to Varkala. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, walk to Colombo Fort, take the train to Kankesanturai, walk to Kankesanturai, take the ferry to Nagapattinam, take the taxi to Tiruturaipundi Junction, take the train to Kollam Jn, then take the line 06423 train to Varkala.

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