There are 4 ways to get from Marari Beach to Varkala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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The cheapest way to get from Marari Beach to Varkala is to train which costs ₹360 - ₹1,500 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Marari Beach to Varkala is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Marari Beach to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Alapuzzha and arriving at Kollam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Marari Beach to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Mararikulam and arriving at Varkala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
The distance between Marari Beach and Varkala is 123 km. The road distance is 120.5 km.
The best way to get from Marari Beach to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs ₹360 - ₹1,500.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Marari Beach to Varkala, including transfers.
Marari Beach to Varkala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Alapuzzha station.
Marari Beach to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Mararikulam station.
The best way to get from Marari Beach to Varkala is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs ₹360 - ₹1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹650 - ₹1,700 and takes 3h 26m.
What companies run services between Marari Beach, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Mararikulam to Varkala once daily. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 21m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Alapuzzha to Kollam once daily. Tickets cost ₹100–180 and the journey takes 2h 5m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Mararikulam to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Alapuzzha to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹100–180
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,500–3,100
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Booking & Getting There
Marari Beach to Varkala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kollam station.
Marari Beach to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Marari Beach to Varkala is 120 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Marari Beach to Varkala.
There are 671+ hotels available in Varkala.