There are 7 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 Varkala16350
6h 17m₹692–2,258Bus
- Take the bus from Kottakal to Ernakulam
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Attingal
8h 49m₹1,596–4,141Drive 305.2 km
- Drive from Mankada to Varkala305.2 km
4h 45m₹3,196–4,617Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mankada to Varkala305.2 km
4h 45m₹7,000–8,500Fly Calicut International Airport to Trivandrum
- Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Trivandrum (TRV)CCJ - TRV
5h₹7,020–13,560Fly 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 50m₹5,590–13,610Bus, train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Trivandrum
- Take the bus from Kuttipuram to Thrissur
- Take the train from Thrisur to Aluva
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV)COK - TRV
5h 49m₹6,785–13,581
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 45m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,700.
The distance between Mankada and Varkala is 320 km. The road distance is 305.2 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 ₹1,600 - ₹4,200 and takes 8h 49m, you could also fly, which costs ₹7,000 - ₹14,000 and takes 5h.
Yes, the driving distance between Mankada to Varkala is 305 km. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Mankada to Varkala.
There are 502+ 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 Kottakal, Ernakulam, and Attingal in around 8h 49m.
- 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 31m
- 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
- ₹3,500–7,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–9,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–15,000
- 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 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 Thrisur to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kottakal to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹180–480
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Ernakulam to Attingal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹130–300
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Kuttipuram to Thrissur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹65–140
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Ernakulam to Attingal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–8,500
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