There are 5 ways to get from Poochakkal to Varkala by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Turavur to Varkala16341 / ...
3h₹470–1,678Bus
- Take the bus from Chertala to Attingal
3h 52m₹948–1,304Drive 143.1 km
- Drive from Poochakkal to Varkala143.1 km
2h 18m₹1,516–2,189Taxi
- Take the taxi from Poochakkal to Varkala143.1 km
2h 18m₹2,600–3,200Taxi, fly
- Take the taxi from Poochakkal to Cochin International Airport (COK)
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV)COK - TRV
2h 21m₹6,251–11,979
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poochakkal to Varkala is to train which costs ₹470 - ₹1,700 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Poochakkal to Varkala is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,200.
The distance between Poochakkal and Varkala is 150 km. The road distance is 143.1 km.
The best way to get from Poochakkal to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs ₹470 - ₹1,700.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Poochakkal to Varkala, including transfers.
The best way to get from Poochakkal to Varkala is to train which takes 3h and costs ₹470 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹950 - ₹1,300 and takes 3h 52m.
Yes, the driving distance between Poochakkal to Varkala is 143 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Poochakkal to Varkala.
There are 509+ hotels available in Varkala.
What companies run services between Poochakkal, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Turavur to Varkala twice daily. Tickets cost ₹150–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 51m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Chertala to Attingal every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ₹100–260 and the journey takes 3h 19m.
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- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Turavur to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- 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
- 1h 34m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–3,200
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
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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