There are 4 ways to get from Kadayanallur to Varkala by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Idaikal to Kollambus
3h 26m₹440–1,610Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kadayanallur to Varkalatrain 06109
4h 27m₹150–1,300Drive 109.2 km
- Drive from Kadayanallur to Varkalacar 109.2 km
1h 47m₹1,226–1,771Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kadayanallur to Varkalataxi 109.2 km
1h 47m₹2,600–3,100
Kadayanallur to Varkala by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kadayanallur to Varkala is to train which costs ₹150 - ₹1,300 and takes 4h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Kadayanallur to Varkala is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹1,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kadayanallur to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Idaikal and arriving at Kollam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kadayanallur and arriving at Varkala. Services depart once a week, and operate Thursday. The journey takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Kadayanallur and Varkala is 141 km. The road distance is 109.2 km.
The best way to get from Kadayanallur to Varkala without a car is to bus which takes 3h 26m and costs ₹440 - ₹1,700.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Kadayanallur to Varkala, including transfers.
Kadayanallur to Varkala bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Idaikal station.
Kadayanallur to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kadayanallur station.
The best way to get from Kadayanallur to Varkala is to bus which takes 3h 26m and costs ₹440 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹150 - ₹1,300 and takes 4h 27m.
What companies run services between Kadayanallur, India and Varkala, India?
Jayavin Travels operates a bus from Idaikal to Kollam once daily. Tickets cost ₹330–750 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Kadayanallur to Varkala once a week. Tickets cost ₹150–1,300 and the journey takes 4h 27m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kadayanallur to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Idaikal to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹330–750
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,600–3,100
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Booking & Getting There
Kadayanallur to Varkala bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Kollam station.
Kadayanallur to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kadayanallur to Varkala is 109 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Kadayanallur to Varkala.
There are 673+ hotels available in Varkala.