There are 4 ways to get from Marthandam to Varkala by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kulitthurai to Varkalatrain 16382 / ...
1h 44m₹130–1,100Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Marthandam to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN5530
1h 55m₹210–410Drive 80.4 km
- Drive from Marthandam to Varkalacar 80.4 km
1h 20m₹901–1,301Taxi
- Take the taxi from Marthandam to Varkalataxi 80.4 km
1h 20m₹1,900–2,400
Marthandam to Varkala by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Marthandam to Varkala is to bus which costs ₹210 - ₹410 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Marthandam to Varkala is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs ₹900 - ₹1,300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from FlixBus Marthandam and arriving at FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kulitthurai and arriving at Varkala. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 44m.
The distance between Marthandam and Varkala is 79 km. The road distance is 80.4 km.
The best way to get from Marthandam to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs ₹130 - ₹1,100.
The train from Kulitthurai to Varkala takes 1h 44m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Marthandam to Varkala bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Marthandam station.
Marthandam to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kulitthurai station.
The best way to get from Marthandam to Varkala is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs ₹130 - ₹1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹210 - ₹410 and takes 1h 55m.
What companies run services between Marthandam, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kulitthurai to Varkala every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹130–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Marthandam to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station once daily. Tickets cost ₹210–410 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kulitthurai to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Marthandam to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–410
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,900–2,400
Amber Cabs And Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 81 22 42 13 62
- Website
- ambercabs.business.site
Best Track
- Phone
- +91 45 22 66 69 99
- Website
- besttrack.in
Yellow Cabs India
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Booking & Getting There
Marthandam to Varkala bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station.
Marthandam to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Marthandam to Varkala is 80 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Marthandam to Varkala.
Book your Marthandam to Varkala bus tickets online with FlixBus.
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