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There are 6 ways to get from Palakkad to Varkala by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train via Thrissur

    best
    1. Take the train from Palakkad to Thrisurtrain train 12623 / ...
    2. Take the train from Thrisur to Varkalatrain train 12075 / ...
    6h 27m
    ₹324–2,531
  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Palghat Town to Varkalatrain train 16344
    7h 16m
    ₹230–1,800
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palakkad to Kollambus bus
    8h 7m
    ₹474–1,533
  4. Drive  290.8 km

    1. Drive from Palakkad to Varkalacar car 290.8 km
    4h 29m
    ₹2,821–4,074
  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Palakkad to Varkalataxi taxi 290.8 km
    4h 29m
    ₹6,000–8,000
  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Palakkad to Aluvabus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the train from Aluva to Varkalatrain train 16603 / ...
    6h 41m

Palakkad to Varkala by train

Calendar93Weekly Trains
Duration6h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket₹324Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Palakkad, India and Varkala, India?

You can take a train from Palakkad to Varkala via Thrisur in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Palakkad to Kollam once daily. Tickets cost ₹360–650 and the journey takes 7h.

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