There are 5 ways to get from Kumbalam to Varkala by train, bus, car, taxi, 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
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Varkalatrain 12075 / ...
3h 2m₹531–1,738Bus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Ambalapuzhabus
- Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Attingalbus
4h 44m₹1,027–1,376Drive 155.4 km
- Drive from Kumbalam to Varkalacar 155.4 km
2h 30m₹1,663–2,401Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kumbalam to Varkalataxi 155.4 km
2h 30m₹2,900–3,500Fly
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane COK - TRV
2h 7m₹6,371–13,148
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kumbalam to Varkala is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹1,800 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Kumbalam to Varkala is to fly which takes 2h 7m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹14,000.
The distance between Kumbalam and Varkala is 176 km. The road distance is 155.4 km.
The best way to get from Kumbalam to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Kumbalam to Varkala, including transfers.
The best way to get from Kumbalam to Varkala is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,400 and takes 4h 44m, you could also fly, which costs ₹6,000 - ₹14,000 and takes 2h 7m.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumbalam to Varkala is 155 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Kumbalam to Varkala.
There are 536+ hotels available in Varkala.
What companies run services between Kumbalam, Kerala, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Varkala every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kumbalam to Varkala via Ernakulam, Ambalapuzha, and Attingal in around 4h 44m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–11,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Ernakulam to Ambalapuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹90–170
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Ambalapuzha to Attingal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹130–210
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–3,500
Kerala Tourist Taxi
- Phone
- +91 99 47 27 66 20
- Website
- keralatouristtaxi.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
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