There are 4 ways to get from Palani to Varkala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Palani to Varkala by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palani to Varkala is to train which costs ₹270 - ₹2,100 and takes 9h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Palani to Varkala is to drive which takes 5h 34m and costs ₹3,700 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Palani to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Palani and arriving at Kollam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Palani and arriving at Varkala. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 1m.
The distance between Palani and Varkala is 449 km. The road distance is 334.2 km.
The best way to get from Palani to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 9h 1m and costs ₹270 - ₹2,100.
The train from Palani to Varkala takes 9h 1m including transfers and departs once daily.
Palani to Varkala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Palani station.
Palani to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Palani station.
The best way to get from Palani to Varkala is to train which takes 9h 1m and costs ₹270 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹600 - ₹1,600 and takes 10h 22m.
What companies run services between Palani, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Palani to Varkala once daily. Tickets cost ₹270–2,100 and the journey takes 9h 1m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Palani to Kollam once daily. Tickets cost ₹500–650 and the journey takes 9h 15m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Palani to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Palani to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–650
- Website
- KSRTC
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
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Booking & Getting There
Palani to Varkala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kollam station.
Palani to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palani to Varkala is 334 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Palani to Varkala.
There are 682+ hotels available in Varkala.