What is the distance between Varkala and Nimo?

The road distance from Varkala to Nimo is about 3,575 km, or 2,860 km as the crow flies. By car that's roughly 143 hours of driving; by train or bus it typically takes longer — see the exact options and journey times below.

How do I reach Nimo from Varkala?

1 complete route connect Varkala and Nimo, by flight, train, bus and shared jeep as available. The quickest takes about 27 hours and the cheapest starts from ₹12,780 per person — every leg is priced individually below with booking links.

How much does it cost to travel from Varkala to Nimo?

From ₹12,780 per person, depending on how you travel. 1 complete route are compared here, each with flights, trains, buses and shared jeeps priced separately.

What is the fastest way from Varkala to Nimo?

The fastest option takes about 27 hours door to door. Slower, cheaper options are also compared, including all-road and rail-only routes.

Is there a direct flight from Varkala to Nimo?

Yes — a flight option is included among the 1 routes compared here, checked against real airline route data rather than assumed.

Varkala to Nimo distance — routes, cost and how to reach

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Varkala to Nimo distance — routes, cost and how to reach · BestRoute4U

Any date1 traveller

By road: ~3,575 km
Straight line: 2,860 km
Cheapest: ₹12,780
Fastest: 27h
Trailhead: 3,250 m

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We search the live web and the booking sites for the real trains, flights and fares on your date, then tell you which plan to book.

VarkalaThiruvananthapuram (TRV)

41 km by road

RedBus AbhiBus Search buses

₹50–₹80

55m

Thiruvananthapuram (TRV)Mumbai (BOM)

Non-stop · 1258 km

Google Flights Skyscanner

₹4,900–₹7,400

4.3h

Mumbai (BOM)Srinagar (SXR)

Non-stop · 1667 km

Google Flights Skyscanner

₹6,000–₹9,050

4.9h

SrinagarKargil

Shared Sumo/Bolero · 277 km

Shared jeeps leave the stand between 05:00 and 07:00 and then stop for the day. Be early or lose a day.

Route in Maps Taxi fares

₹780–₹1,250

12h

Night halt · Kargil

Night halt · standard

Last town with hotels, ATMs, and medical facilities

Booking.com Hotels nearby

₹1,050–₹2,050

overnight

KargilNimo

12 km on foot · 3250 m

Porter or mule support runs ₹800–1,200 per day if you need it.

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free

Total for 1 traveller: ₹12,780–₹19,830 one way

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Varkala to Nimo distance and travel options

The road distance from Varkala to Nimo is about 3,575 km (2,860 km as the crow flies). Here is how that breaks down by mode of travel.

By car or taxi

~3,575 km · 5d 23h · ₹67,050–₹1,20,650 per vehicle

Direct by road via the shortest driveable route. Split ₹67,050–₹1,20,650 per person across 1 traveller.

By bus

7d 11h (~3,575 km) · ₹6,440–₹10,010 per person

Estimated from state and private operator fares for this distance — no single timetable covers every route, so check the operator before booking.

By train

No direct train

No route through here is served by rail in our timetable data. Nearest railhead: Jammu Tawi (JAT).

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Know before you book

Road Kargil to Nimo is rough jeep track; may require change of vehicle at Zanskar River
High altitude acclimatization needed; Kargil is 2670m, Nimo area 3250m
No ATMs beyond Kargil; carry sufficient cash
Border area — carry valid ID and check local permits

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