| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi | TaxiBazaar | SUV 6pax | Any time | +2h 44m | $124.02 | |
Taxi | TaxiBazaar | Sedan | Any time | +2h 44m | $93.03 | |
Taxi | TaxiBazaar | Hatchback 4pax | Any time | +2h 44m | $92.91 | |
Bus | Liyas Tours | AC Sleeper | 17:16 | 23:15 | $19.17 |
Travelling between Varkala and Ernakulam is possible by Flight, bus, train and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 160.72 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 13.25.
It can take you anywhere between 1 and 29 hours to travel between Varkala and Ernakulam depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Varkala and Ernakulam. Flight will bring you to your destination in 50m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 4h 40m to reach Ernakulam.
Travelling between Varkala and Ernakulam can be as cheap as USD 13.25 if you opt for a Kallada Travels G4 bus and as expensive as USD 160.72 if you buy a TaxiBazaar taxi ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Varkala to Ernakulam.
Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.
If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.
In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.
Air India, Air India Express, Air India Express, IndiGo, IndiGo
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Kallada Travels G4, Liyas Tours
Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.
TaxiBazaar
Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
| Cheapest Transport | $4 |
| Fastest Transport | 50m |
| Earliest Departure | 12:00 AM |
| Latest Departure | 11:00 PM |
| Departures per day | 5 |
| Distance | 709 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Air India, Air India Express, Air India Express, Indian Railways, IndiGo, IndiGo, Kallada Travels G4, Liyas Tours, TaxiBazaar, TravelODesk India |