There are 3 ways to get from Ottapalam to Varkala by train, car, or taxi
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Ottapalam to Varkala by train
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The cheapest way to get from Ottapalam to Varkala is to train which costs ₹210 - ₹1,700 and takes 5h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Ottapalam to Varkala is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs ₹3,100 - ₹4,600.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ottappalam and arriving at Varkala. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 36m.
The distance between Ottapalam and Varkala is 296 km. The road distance is 280.4 km.
The best way to get from Ottapalam to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,700.
The train from Ottappalam to Varkala takes 5h 36m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Ottapalam to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ottappalam station.
Ottapalam to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottapalam to Varkala is 280 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Ottapalam to Varkala.
There are 671+ hotels available in Varkala.
What companies run services between Ottapalam, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ottappalam to Varkala twice daily. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 36m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ottappalam to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
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