There are 8 ways to get from Kozhikode to Varkala by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Kozhikkode to Varkala12075 / ...
6h 28m₹240–1,900Bus
- Take the bus from Kozhikode to Kuttipuram
- Take the bus from Kuttipuram to Ernakulam
- Take the bus from Chertala to Attingal
9h 52m₹810–1,498Drive 332.7 km
- Drive from Kozhikode to Varkala332.7 km
5h 21m₹3,537–5,109Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kozhikode to Varkala332.7 km
5h 21m₹7,500–9,000Fly Calicut International Airport to Trivandrum
- Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Trivandrum (TRV)CCJ - TRV
5h 46m₹6,481–11,778Fly Calicut International Airport to Cochin International Airport, train
- Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Cochin International Airport (COK)CCJ - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Varkala
5h 41m₹5,451–11,828Train to Kannur International Airport, fly to Trivandrum
- Take the train from Kozhikkode to Kannur
- Fly from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Trivandrum (TRV)CNN - TRV
4h 17m₹5,339–16,168Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Trivandrum
- Take the train from Kozhikkode to Aluva
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV)COK - TRV
5h 39m₹5,721–12,504
Kozhikode to Varkala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kozhikode to Varkala is to train which costs ₹240 - ₹1,900 and takes 6h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Kozhikode to Varkala is to train and fly which takes 4h 17m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹17,000.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kozhikkode and arriving at Varkala. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Kozhikode and Varkala is 359 km. The road distance is 332.7 km.
The best way to get from Kozhikode to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs ₹240 - ₹1,900.
The train from Kozhikkode to Varkala takes 6h 28m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Kozhikode to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kozhikkode station.
The best way to get from Kozhikode to Varkala is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs ₹240 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹800 - ₹1,500 and takes 9h 52m, you could also fly, which costs ₹6,500 - ₹12,000 and takes 5h 46m.
Kozhikode to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kozhikode to Varkala is 333 km. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Kozhikode to Varkala.
What companies run services between Kozhikode, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kozhikkode to Varkala every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kozhikode to Varkala via Kuttipuram, Ernakulam, Chertala, and Attingal in around 9h 52m.
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- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–16,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–15,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Trivandrum via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–17,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–6,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–8,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–12,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kozhikkode to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Aluva to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Kozhikkode to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Kozhikkode to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kozhikode to Kuttipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹80–160
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Kuttipuram to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹150–410
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Chertala to Attingal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–260
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,000
Smart Taxi
Jaithram Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 45 30 45 52
- Website
- jaithramcabs.in
Fastway Travels
- Phone
- +91 90 37 44 40 07
- Website
- fastwaytravels.com
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