There are 6 ways to get from Mannarkkad to Varkala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Melattur to Varkalatrain 16350
6h 27m₹812–2,499Train via Palakkad
cheapest- Take the train from Palghat Town to Varkalatrain 16344
9h 43m₹277–1,919Bus, train
- Take the bus from Palakkad to Aluvabus
- Take the train from Aluva to Varkalatrain 16603 / ...
9h 35m₹377–1,969Drive 310.8 km
- Drive from Mannarkkad to Varkalacar 310.8 km
4h 51m₹3,529–5,097Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mannarkkad to Varkalataxi 310.8 km
4h 51m₹6,500–8,500Bus
- Take the bus from Palakkad to Kollambus
10h 17m₹517–1,669
Mannarkkad to Varkala by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mannarkkad to Varkala is to train via Palakkad which costs ₹270 - ₹2,000 and takes 9h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Mannarkkad to Varkala is to drive which takes 4h 51m and costs ₹3,500 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Mannarkkad to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Mannarkad and arriving at Kollam via Palakkad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Mannarkkad to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Melattur and arriving at Varkala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between Mannarkkad and Varkala is 352 km. The road distance is 310.8 km.
The best way to get from Mannarkkad to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Mannarkkad to Varkala, including transfers.
Mannarkkad to Varkala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Palakkad station.
Mannarkkad to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Melattur station.
The best way to get from Mannarkkad to Varkala is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹500 - ₹1,700 and takes 10h 17m.
What companies run services between Mannarkkad, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Melattur to Varkala once daily. Tickets cost ₹220–1,800 and the journey takes 6h 4m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Palakkad to Kollam once daily. Tickets cost ₹360–650 and the journey takes 7h.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Melattur to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
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 Palghat Town to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Palakkad to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–450
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Palakkad to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–650
- Website
- KSRTC
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,500
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Booking & Getting There
Mannarkkad to Varkala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kollam station.
Mannarkkad to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mannarkkad to Varkala is 311 km. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Mannarkkad to Varkala.
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