There are 5 ways to get from Varkala to Kodaikānāl by train, taxi, bus, car 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.
Recommended option
Train, taxi • 11 h 20 min
$33 - $50
Cheapest option
Bus • 14 h 3 min
$31 - $42
3 alternative options
Taxi • 6 h 14 min
$65 - $80
Drive • 6 h 14 min
$30 - $50
Fly, taxi • 6 h 49 min
$91 - $206
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Kodaikānāl, India?
You can take a bus from Varkala to Kodaikānāl via Kollam, Ernakulam, and Palani in around 14 h 3 min.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Kochi
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35 - $130
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Kochi
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $27 - $60
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Kochi
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $22 - $120
- Website
- indianrail.gov.in
Train from Varkala (VAK) to Sholavandan (SDN)
- Ave. Duration
- 8 h 51 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7 - $19
- Book at
- irctc.co.in
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 29 min
- Estimated price
- $26 - $32
Ola Cabs
- Phone
- +91 22 33 55 33 55
- Website
- olacabs.com
Friends Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 452 266 77 77
- Website
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 452 288 8999
- Website
- madurai.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from Varkala to Kodaikānāl?
The distance between Varkala and Kodaikānāl is 188 km. The road distance is 327 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Varkala to Kodaikānāl?
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Kodaikānāl is to bus which costs ₹2,000 - ₹2,800 and takes 14 h 3 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Varkala to Kodaikānāl?
The quickest way to get from Varkala to Kodaikānāl is to taxi which takes 6 h 14 min and costs ₹4,300 - ₹5,500.
How long does it take to get from Varkala to Kodaikānāl?
It takes approximately 11 h 20 min to get from Varkala to Kodaikānāl, including transfers.