There are 7 ways to get from Athirappilly Falls to Varkala by taxi, train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Athirappilly Falls to Aluvataxi
- Take the train from Aluva to Varkalatrain 16603 / ...
4h 27m₹1,110–2,511Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Perumbavoor to Chengannurbus
- Take the train from Chengannur to Varkalatrain 16344 / ...
6h 56m₹988–2,170Bus
- Take the bus from Angamaly to Kollambus
6h 6m₹1,115–2,342Drive 212.4 km
- Drive from Athirappilly Falls to Varkalacar 212.4 km
3h 32m₹2,379–3,436Taxi
- Take the taxi from Athirappilly Falls to Varkalataxi 212.4 km
3h 32m₹4,300–5,500Fly, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane COK - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
4h 34m₹7,117–20,224Train
- Take the train from Angamali to Varkalatrain 12623 / ...
5h 35m₹1,066–2,447
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athirappilly Falls to Varkala is to bus and train which costs ₹950 - ₹2,200 and takes 6h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Athirappilly Falls to Varkala is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Athirappilly Falls to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Angamaly and arriving at Kollam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Athirappilly Falls to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Angamali and arriving at Varkala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Athirappilly Falls and Varkala is 224 km. The road distance is 212.4 km.
The best way to get from Athirappilly Falls to Varkala without a car is to taxi and train which takes 4h 27m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Athirappilly Falls to Varkala, including transfers.
Athirappilly Falls to Varkala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Angamaly station.
Athirappilly Falls to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Angamali station.
The best way to get from Athirappilly Falls to Varkala is to bus which takes 6h 6m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,500 and takes 5h 35m.
What companies run services between Athirappilly Falls, India and Varkala, India?
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Angamaly to Kollam once daily. Tickets cost ₹200–490 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Angamali to Varkala every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 42m.
- 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
Train from Angamali to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Angamaly to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–490
- Website
- KSRTC
- AC Sleeper
- ₹380–490
Bus from Perumbavoor to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–210
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Estimated price
- ₹900–5,500
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Booking & Getting There
Athirappilly Falls to Varkala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kollam station.
Athirappilly Falls to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athirappilly Falls to Varkala is 212 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Athirappilly Falls to Varkala.
There are 683+ hotels available in Varkala.