There are 5 ways to get from Kumbalam to Varkala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kumpbalam to Karunagapallitrain 06441
- Take the train from Karunagapalli to Varkalatrain 16301 / ...
4h 9m₹266–2,118Bus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Kollambus
4h 36m₹586–1,523Drive 155.4 km
- Drive from Kumbalam to Varkalacar 155.4 km
2h 30m₹1,682–2,429Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kumbalam to Varkalataxi 155.4 km
2h 30m₹2,900–3,500Train via Kollam Jn
- Take the train from Kumpbalam to Kollam Jntrain 06441
4h 10m₹266–2,093
Kumbalam to Varkala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kumbalam to Varkala is to train via Kollam Jn which costs ₹260 - ₹2,100 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Kumbalam to Varkala is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,500.
No, there is no direct train from Kumbalam to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Kumpbalam and arriving at Varkala via Karunagapalli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Kumbalam and Varkala is 157 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 4h 9m and costs ₹260 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Kumbalam to Varkala, including transfers.
Kumbalam to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kumpbalam station.
The best way to get from Kumbalam to Varkala is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs ₹260 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹550 - ₹1,600 and takes 4h 36m.
Kumbalam to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karunagapalli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumbalam to Varkala is 155 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Kumbalam to Varkala.
What companies run services between Kumbalam, Kerala, India and Varkala, India?
You can take a train from Kumpbalam to Varkala via Karunagapalli in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Ernakulam to Kollam once daily. Tickets cost ₹160–250 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kumpbalam to Karunagapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Karunagapalli to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Kumpbalam to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Ernakulam to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–250
- 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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