There are 5 ways to get from Munnar to Varkala by taxi, train, bus, or car
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Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Munnar to Kottayamtaxi
- Take the train from Kottayam to Varkalatrain 12623 / ...
4h 22m₹2,953–4,512Bus, train via Kottayam
cheapest- Take the bus from Munnar to Kottayambus
- Take the train from Kottayam to Varkalatrain 12623 / ...
6h 40m₹312–1,568Drive 227.7 km
- Drive from Munnar to Varkalacar 227.7 km
3h 40m₹2,555–3,691Taxi
- Take the taxi from Munnar to Varkalataxi 227.7 km
3h 40m₹5,000–6,000Bus, train
- Take the bus from Munnar to Trivandrumbus
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain 06424 / ...
8h 33m₹466–1,583
Munnar to Varkala by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Munnar to Varkala is to bus and train via Kottayam which costs ₹310 - ₹1,600 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Munnar to Varkala is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,700.
The distance between Munnar and Varkala is 243 km. The road distance is 227.7 km.
The best way to get from Munnar to Varkala without a car is to taxi and train which takes 4h 22m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,600.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Munnar to Varkala, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Munnar to Varkala is 228 km. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Munnar to Varkala.
There are 608+ hotels available in Varkala.
What companies run services between Munnar, India and Varkala, India?
There is no direct connection from Munnar to Varkala. However, you can take the taxi to Kottayam then take the train to Varkala. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Munnar to Varkala via Kottayam and Kottayam in around 6h 40m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Munnar to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–370
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Seater
- ₹280–370
Bus from Munnar to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–650
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,800–6,000
Valparai Tours
- Phone
- +91 94 86 11 14 53
- Website
- valparai-tours.business.site
Topslip Tourism
- Phone
- +91 94 43 75 84 72
- Website
- topslip.co.in
Mahesh Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 83 00 95 03 11
- Website
- valparaiholidaytours.com
Valparai Tours
- Phone
- +91 94 86 11 14 53
- Website
- valparai-tours.business.site
Topslip Tourism
- Phone
- +91 94 43 75 84 72
- Website
- topslip.co.in
Mahesh Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 83 00 95 03 11
- Website
- valparaiholidaytours.com
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