There are 5 ways to get from Aluva (Station) to Varkala by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Aluva to Varkalatrain 16603 / ...
3h 45m₹170–1,400Bus
- Take the bus from Aluva to Kollam Chinnakadabus
5h 1m₹703–2,900Drive 179.2 km
- Drive from Aluva (Station) to Varkalacar 179.2 km
2h 53m₹2,006–2,898Taxi
- Take the taxi from Aluva (Station) to Varkalataxi 179.2 km
2h 53m₹3,700–4,400Fly, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane COK - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
3h 55m₹6,746–19,784
Aluva (Station) to Varkala by foot and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aluva (Station) to Varkala is to train which costs ₹170 - ₹1,400 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Aluva (Station) to Varkala is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹2,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Aluva (Station) to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Aluva and arriving at Kollam Chinnakada via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Aluva and arriving at Varkala. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Aluva (Station) and Varkala is 186 km. The road distance is 179.2 km.
The best way to get from Aluva (Station) to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs ₹170 - ₹1,400.
The train from Aluva to Varkala takes 3h 30m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Aluva (Station) to Varkala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Aluva station.
Aluva (Station) to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Aluva station.
The best way to get from Aluva (Station) to Varkala is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs ₹170 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹700 - ₹2,900 and takes 5h 1m.
What companies run services between Aluva (Station), India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Aluva to Varkala every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Aluva to Kollam Chinnakada once daily. Tickets cost ₹550–2,000 and the journey takes 3h 47m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–18,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Aluva to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Aluva to Kollam Chinnakada
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–4,400
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Aluva (Station) to Varkala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Kollam Chinnakada station.
Aluva (Station) to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aluva (Station) to Varkala is 179 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Aluva (Station) to Varkala.
There are 683+ hotels available in Varkala.