There are 6 ways to get from Palakkad to Varkala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Thrissur
best- Take the train from Palakkad to Thrisurtrain 12623 / ...
- Take the train from Thrisur to Varkalatrain 12075 / ...
6h 27m₹324–2,531Train
cheapest- Take the train from Palghat Town to Varkalatrain 16344
7h 16m₹230–1,800Bus
- Take the bus from Palakkad to Kollambus
8h 7m₹474–1,533Drive 290.8 km
- Drive from Palakkad to Varkalacar 290.8 km
4h 29m₹2,821–4,074Taxi
- Take the taxi from Palakkad to Varkalataxi 290.8 km
4h 29m₹6,000–8,000Bus, train
- Take the bus from Palakkad to Aluvabus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
- Take the train from Aluva to Varkalatrain 16603 / ...
6h 41m
Palakkad to Varkala by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palakkad to Varkala is to train which costs ₹230 - ₹1,800 and takes 7h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Palakkad to Varkala is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Palakkad to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Palakkad and arriving at Kollam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Palghat Town and arriving at Varkala. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 16m.
The distance between Palakkad and Varkala is 316 km. The road distance is 290.8 km.
The best way to get from Palakkad to Varkala without a car is to train via Thrissur which takes 6h 27m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Palakkad to Varkala, including transfers.
Palakkad to Varkala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Palakkad station.
Palakkad to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Palakkad station.
The best way to get from Palakkad to Varkala is to train via Thrissur which takes 6h 27m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹470 - ₹1,600 and takes 8h 7m.
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.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Palakkad to Thrisur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
Train from Thrisur to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
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 Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–650
- Website
- KSRTC
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
Bus from Palakkad to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Azul Transports Private Limited
- Phone
- +91 9994 998 437
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vee Vee bus
Bus from Palakkad to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Vee Vee bus
- Website
- Maaruti Travels
Bus from Palakkad to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Maaruti Travels
- Website
- South Yatri
Bus from Palakkad to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- South Yatri
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Palakkad to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Palakkad to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Website
- Surya Connect
Bus from Palakkad to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Surya Connect
- Phone
- +91 90470 69199
- [email protected]
- Website
- Supaa Travels
Bus from Palakkad to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Supaa Travels
- Phone
- 044 24797310
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tippusultan Travels
Bus from Palakkad to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Tippusultan Travels
- Phone
- +91 7094688666
- [email protected]
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
Bus from Palakkad to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
- Website
- YAS Tours & Travels
Bus from Palakkad to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- YAS Tours & Travels
Bus from Palakkad to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sri Ganesh Transports & Travels
- Website
- Raveendra Holidays
Bus from Palakkad to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Raveendra Holidays
- Website
- Sri Vaari Travels
Bus from Palakkad to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sri Vaari Travels
- Website
- Midukki Travels
Bus from Palakkad to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Midukki Travels
- Website
- YAS Tours and Travels
Bus from Palakkad to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- YAS Tours and Travels
- Website
- Shri Abinesh Roadways
Bus from Palakkad to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Shri Abinesh Roadways
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,000
Aaram Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 95 13 41 34
- Website
- aaramtravels.com
Car Cab's
- Phone
- +91 94 46 63 74 15
- Website
- carcabs.business.site
HEPS Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 45 77 04 28
- Website
- calltaxi.blogspot.com
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Booking & Getting There
Palakkad to Varkala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kollam station.
Palakkad to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thrisur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palakkad to Varkala is 291 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Palakkad to Varkala.
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