There are 5 ways to get from Mankada 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 Angadippuram to Varkalatrain 16350
6h 17m₹692–2,258Bus
- Take the bus from Perinthalmanna to Aluvabus
- Take the bus from Aluva to Kollambus
8h 56m₹978–2,022Drive 305.3 km
- Drive from Mankada to Varkalacar 305.3 km
4h 47m₹3,445–4,976Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mankada to Varkalataxi 305.3 km
4h 47m₹7,000–8,500Fly, train
- Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane CCJ - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
7h 50m₹7,961–14,630
Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mankada to Varkala is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹2,300 and takes 6h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Mankada to Varkala is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs ₹3,400 - ₹5,000.
The distance between Mankada and Varkala is 320 km. The road distance is 305.3 km.
The best way to get from Mankada to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Mankada to Varkala, including transfers.
The best way to get from Mankada to Varkala is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹950 - ₹2,100 and takes 8h 56m.
Yes, the driving distance between Mankada to Varkala is 305 km. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Mankada to Varkala.
There are 129+ hotels available in Varkala.
What companies run services between Mankada, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Angadippuram to Varkala once daily. Tickets cost ₹220–1,700 and the journey takes 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mankada to Varkala via Perinthalmanna, Aluva, Kollam, and Kollam Jn in around 8h 56m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–16,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Trivandrum via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–19,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–19,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Angadippuram to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Perinthalmanna to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–240
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Aluva to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–270
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–8,500
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