There are 6 ways to get from Kothamangalam to Varkala by plane, taxi, train, bus, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV)COK - TRV
2h 5m₹6,100–12,064Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Kothamangalam to Kottayam
- Take the train from Kottayam to Varkala12623 / ...
5h 2m₹231–1,354Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Kothamangalam to Piravam Road
- Take the train from Piravam Road to Varkala16301 / ...
3h 47m₹1,052–2,354Bus
- Take the bus from Kothamangalam to Ayoor
5h 9m₹614–964Drive 180.6 km
- Drive from Kothamangalam to Varkala180.6 km
2h 40m₹1,908–2,755Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kothamangalam to Varkala180.6 km
2h 40m₹3,300–4,000
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kothamangalam to Varkala is to bus and train which costs ₹230 - ₹1,400 and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Kothamangalam to Varkala is to fly which takes 2h 5m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹13,000.
The distance between Kothamangalam and Varkala is 265 km. The road distance is 180.6 km.
The best way to get from Kothamangalam to Varkala without a car is to taxi and train which takes 3h 47m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Kothamangalam to Varkala, including transfers.
The best way to get from Kothamangalam to Varkala is to fly which takes 2h 5m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹13,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹600 - ₹1,000 and takes 5h 9m.
Yes, the driving distance between Kothamangalam to Varkala is 181 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Kothamangalam to Varkala.
There are 502+ hotels available in Varkala.
What companies run services between Kothamangalam, Kerala, India and Varkala, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV) once daily. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Kothamangalam to Ayoor every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹200–470 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–10,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Piravam Road to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
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 Kothamangalam to Ayoor
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–470
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Seater
- ₹350–470
Bus from Kothamangalam to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹80–160
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Estimated price
- ₹850–4,000
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