What is the cheapest way to get from Varkala to Kandy?

The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Kandy is to train and taxi and ferry which costs Rs. 28000 - Rs. 49000 and takes 27h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Varkala to Kandy?

The fastest way to get from Varkala to Kandy is to train and fly which takes 17h 23m and costs Rs. 34000 - Rs. 120000.

How far is it from Varkala to Kandy?

The distance between Varkala and Kandy is 1042 km.

How do I travel from Varkala to Kandy without a car?

The best way to get from Varkala to Kandy without a car is to train and taxi and ferry which takes 27h 14m and costs Rs. 28000 - Rs. 49000.

How long does it take to get from Varkala to Kandy?

It takes approximately 27h 14m to get from Varkala to Kandy, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kandy?

There are 1433+ hotels available in Kandy.

Varkala to Kandy - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, ferry, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Varkala to Kandy by train, taxi, ferry, 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, taxi, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Kollam Jn to Tiruturaipundi Junctiontrain
2. Take the taxi from Tiruturaipundi Junction to Nagapattinamtaxi
3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Polgahawela Junctiontrain
5. Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain
27h 14m
Rs 28,232–48,975
Train, fly to Kandy
1. Take the train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Kandy (KDW)plane TRV - KDW
17h 23m
Rs 34,109–113,150
Train, fly to Sigiriya Airport, taxi
1. Take the train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane TRV - GIU
3. Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Kandytaxi
18h 29m
Rs 37,709–117,650
Train, fly to Hatton
1. Take the train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Hatton (NUF)plane TRV - NUF
3. Take the train from Hatton to Kandytrain
20h 26m
Rs 34,539–114,800

Trivandrum (TRV) to Kandy (KDW) flights

17Weekly Planes

19h 37mAverage Duration

Rs 28,314Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Varkala to Kandy.

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Distance: 1,041.6 km
Duration: 27h 14m

What companies run services between Varkala, India and Kandy, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Varkala to Kandy. However, you can take the line 06424 train to Kollam Jn, take the train to Tiruturaipundi Junction, take the taxi to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, walk to Kankesanturai, take the train to Polgahawela Junction, then take the train to Kandy. Alternatively, you can take the train to Thiruvananthapuram Central, walk to Thampanoor, take the bus to Chakka Bypass, walk to Trivandrum (TRV) airport, fly to Kandy (KDW), then take the taxi to Kandy.

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