There are 6 ways to get from Varkala to Aroor by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Ernakulam Jn
best- Take the train from Varkala to Ernakulam Jn12076 / ...
2h 58m₹577–1,765Train
cheapest- Take the train from Varkala to Turavur16342 / ...
3h 6m₹529–1,662Bus
- Take the bus from Attingal to Chertala
4h 51m₹990–1,408Drive 150.4 km
- Drive from Varkala to Aroor150.4 km
2h 22m₹1,582–2,284Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Aroor150.4 km
2h 22m₹2,800–3,400Fly
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)TRV - COK
2h 9m₹6,059–11,816
Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Aroor is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹1,700 and takes 3h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Aroor is to fly which takes 2h 9m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹12,000.
The distance between Varkala and Aroor is 178 km. The road distance is 150.4 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Aroor without a car is to train via Ernakulam Jn which takes 2h 58m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Varkala to Aroor, including transfers.
The best way to get from Varkala to Aroor is to train via Ernakulam Jn which takes 2h 58m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹950 - ₹1,500 and takes 4h 51m, you could also fly, which costs ₹6,000 - ₹12,000 and takes 2h 9m.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Aroor is 150 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Varkala to Aroor.
There are 1030+ hotels available in Aroor.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Aroor, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Varkala to Ernakulam Jn every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 39m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Attingal to Chertala every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ₹100–260 and the journey takes 3h 19m.
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- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–9,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varkala to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- 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
Train from Varkala to Turavur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 Attingal to Chertala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–260
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,800–3,400
Smile Taxi Service
Kollam Online Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 99 46 26 85 56
- Website
- kollamonlinetaxi.business.site
Kollam Cab
- Phone
- +91 98 95 21 82 40
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