There are 4 ways to get from Kovalam to Varkala Beach by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain 06424 / ...
1h 21m₹573–1,499Drive 50.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Kovalam to Varkala Beachcar 50.5 km
54 min₹569–821Bus
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Varkala(kerala), Kerala
2h 8mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Kovalam to Varkala Beachtaxi 50.5 km
54 min₹1,000–1,300
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kovalam to Varkala Beach is to drive which costs ₹550 - ₹850 and takes 54 min.
The fastest way to get from Kovalam to Varkala Beach is to drive which takes 54 min and costs ₹550 - ₹850.
No, there is no direct bus from Kovalam to Varkala Beach. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala and arriving at Varkala(kerala), Kerala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Kovalam to Varkala Beach. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Varkala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
The distance between Kovalam and Varkala Beach is 55 km. The road distance is 50.5 km.
The best way to get from Kovalam to Varkala Beach without a car is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,500.
It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Kovalam to Varkala Beach, including transfers.
Kovalam to Varkala Beach bus services, operated by Sbm Traansport, depart from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala station.
Kovalam to Varkala Beach train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Kovalam to Varkala Beach is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 8m.
What companies run services between Kovalam, Kerala, India and Varkala Beach, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkala hourly. Tickets cost ₹120–950 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, Sbm Traansport operates a bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Varkala(kerala), Kerala every 4 hours, and the journey takes 1h 30m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–1,300
Abel Cabs
- Phone
- +91 94 97 18 36 93
- Website
- abelcabs.com
Taxi Tel
- Phone
- +91 98 47 01 92 93
- Website
- taxitel.in
Trivandrum Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 44 18 32 73
- Website
- trivandrumcabs.net
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More Questions & Answers
Kovalam to Varkala Beach bus services, operated by Sbm Traansport, arrive at Varkala(kerala), Kerala station.
Kovalam to Varkala Beach train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kovalam to Varkala Beach is 51 km. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Kovalam to Varkala Beach.
There are 634+ hotels available in Varkala Beach.