There are 7 ways to get from Varkala to Thodupuzha by train, bus, taxi, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Varkala to Vaikom12625
3h 4m₹1,010–2,318Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Attingal to Chertala
- Take the taxi from Chertala to Thodupuzha
4h 40m₹1,805–2,338Drive 157.5 km
- Drive from Varkala to Thodupuzha157.5 km
2h 28m₹1,669–2,411Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Thodupuzha157.5 km
2h 28m₹2,900–3,500Fly, taxi
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)TRV - COK
- Take the taxi from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Thodupuzha
2h 24m₹6,259–12,116Train, taxi
- Take the train from Varkala to Ettumanur16302 / ...
- Take the taxi from Ettumanur to Thodupuzha
3h 10m₹1,104–2,378Train via Piravam
- Take the train from Varkala to Piravam Road16302 / ...
3h 28m₹1,012–2,235
Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Thodupuzha is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,400 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Thodupuzha is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 24m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹13,000.
The distance between Varkala and Thodupuzha is 183 km. The road distance is 157.5 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Thodupuzha without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Varkala to Thodupuzha, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Thodupuzha is 158 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Varkala to Thodupuzha.
There are 114+ hotels available in Thodupuzha.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Thodupuzha, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Varkala to Vaikom once daily. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 28m.
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- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varkala to Vaikom
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Varkala to Ettumanur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Varkala to Piravam Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- 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
- 1h 15m
- Estimated price
- ₹950–3,500
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
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
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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