There are 8 ways to get from Ambalathara to Varkala by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Kanhangad to Varkalatrain 16348 / ...
11h 21m₹929–3,044Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kanhagad to Kottayambus
- Take the train from Chengannur to Varkalatrain 16344 / ...
13h 10m₹1,293–2,706Drive 488.4 km
- Drive from Ambalathara to Varkalacar 488.4 km
7h 49m₹5,469–7,899Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ambalathara to Varkalataxi 488.4 km
7h 49m₹8,000–10,000Train to Bajpe Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train
- Take the train from Kanhangad to Mangaloretrain
- Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane IXE - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
7h 16m₹8,260–32,354Bus
- Take the bus from Kanhangad to Kallamballambus
13h 10m₹2,032–3,515Train to Kannur International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train
- Take the train from Kanhangad to Kannurtrain
- Fly from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane CNN - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
6h 35m₹4,700–24,914Train to Kannur International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Kanhangad to Kannurtrain
- Fly from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane CNN - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Varkalataxi
6h 32m₹10,259–24,744
Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ambalathara to Varkala is to train which costs ₹900 - ₹3,100 and takes 11h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Ambalathara to Varkala is to train and fly and taxi which takes 6h 32m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹25,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ambalathara to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Kanhangad and arriving at Kallamballam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Ambalathara to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Kanhangad and arriving at Varkala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.
The distance between Ambalathara and Varkala is 530 km. The road distance is 488.4 km.
The best way to get from Ambalathara to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 11h 21m and costs ₹900 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 11h 21m to get from Ambalathara to Varkala, including transfers.
Ambalathara to Varkala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Kanhangad station.
Ambalathara to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kanhangad station.
The best way to get from Ambalathara to Varkala is to train which takes 11h 21m and costs ₹900 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹2,000 - ₹3,600 and takes 13h 10m.
What companies run services between Ambalathara, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kanhangad to Varkala 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹300–2,300 and the journey takes 11h 13m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Kanhangad to Kallamballam once daily. Tickets cost ₹1,100–2,400 and the journey takes 12h 45m.
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–16,000
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–20,000
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–34,000
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–12,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kanhangad to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
Train from Chengannur to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Kanhangad to Mangalore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
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
Train from Kanhangad to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- 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
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
Train from Kanhangad to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- 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 Kanhagad to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–750
- Website
- KSRTC
- Super Deluxe Air Bus
- ₹650–750
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kanhangad to Kallamballam
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–2,400
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Premium Sleeper
- ₹1,100–2,400
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–10,000
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
Ambalathara to Varkala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Kallamballam station.
Ambalathara to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ambalathara to Varkala is 488 km. It takes approximately 7h 49m to drive from Ambalathara to Varkala.
There are 682+ hotels available in Varkala.