There are 5 ways to get from Alappuzha (Station) to Varkala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Alappuzha to Varkalatrain 12075 / ...
1h 43m₹407–1,516Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Alapuzzha to Kayamkulambus
- Take the train from Kayankulam to Varkalatrain 12075 / ...
2h 53m₹188–1,130Drive 108.6 km
- Drive from Alappuzha (Station) to Varkalacar 108.6 km
1h 48m₹1,218–1,759Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alappuzha (Station) to Varkalataxi 108.6 km
1h 48m₹2,300–2,800Bus
- Take the bus from Alapuzzha to Kollambus
3h 12m₹211–1,074
Alappuzha (Station) to Varkala by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alappuzha (Station) to Varkala is to bus which costs ₹210 - ₹1,100 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Alappuzha (Station) to Varkala is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs ₹400 - ₹1,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Alappuzha (Station) to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Alapuzzha and arriving at Kollam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Alappuzha (Station) to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Varkala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
The distance between Alappuzha (Station) and Varkala is 112 km. The road distance is 108.6 km.
The best way to get from Alappuzha (Station) to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs ₹400 - ₹1,600.
It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Alappuzha (Station) to Varkala, including transfers.
Alappuzha (Station) to Varkala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Alapuzzha station.
Alappuzha (Station) to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Alappuzha station.
The best way to get from Alappuzha (Station) to Varkala is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs ₹400 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹210 - ₹1,100 and takes 3h 12m.
What companies run services between Alappuzha (Station), India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Alappuzha to Varkala 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹140–1,200 and the journey takes 1h 38m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Alapuzzha to Kollam once daily. Tickets cost ₹100–180 and the journey takes 2h 5m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Alappuzha to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Kayankulam to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Alapuzzha to Kayamkulam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹55–130
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Alapuzzha to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹100–180
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,300–2,800
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Booking & Getting There
Alappuzha (Station) to Varkala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kollam station.
Alappuzha (Station) to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alappuzha (Station) to Varkala is 109 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Alappuzha (Station) to Varkala.
There are 671+ hotels available in Varkala.