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

The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Varkala is to train and ferry and taxi which costs ₹8,000 - ₹13,000 and takes 26h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kandy to Varkala is to fly and train which takes 8h 22m and costs ₹31,000 - ₹46,000.

How far is it from Kandy to Varkala?

The distance between Kandy and Varkala is 1042 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 train and ferry and taxi which takes 26h 54m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹13,000.

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

It takes approximately 26h 54m to get from Kandy to Varkala, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Varkala?

There are 574+ hotels available in Varkala.

Kandy to Varkala - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, taxi, Mini Bus, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Varkala by train, ferry, taxi, bus, or plane

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

Train, ferry, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain
2. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Kankesanturaitrain
3. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
4. Take the taxi from Nagapattinam to Tiruturaipundi Junctiontaxi
5. Take the train from Tiruturaipundi Junction to Kollam Jntrain
26h 54m
₹8,346–12,347
Mini Bus, bus to Weerawila International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Kandy to Ellabus
2. Take the bus from Ella to Thanamalwilabus
3. Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane WRZ - TRV
4. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
31h
₹10,972–28,233
Train, train to Batticaloa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain
2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain
3. Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane BTC - TRV
4. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
18h 52m
₹11,017–37,017
Fly Victoria Resevour Kandy to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly, train
1. Fly from Victoria Resevour Kandy to Colombo Airportplane
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane CMB - TRV
3. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
8h 22m
₹31,308–45,237

Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights

17Weekly Planes

19h 51mAverage Duration

₹6,662Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kandy to Varkala.

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Distance: 1,041.7 km
Duration: 26h 54m

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 train to Polgahawela, 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. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Ella, take the bus to Thanamalwila, take the taxi to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) airport, fly to Trivandrum (TRV), walk to FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypass, take the bus to FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor, walk to Thiruvananthapuram Central, then take the train to Varkala.

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