There are 5 ways to get from Palarivattom to Varkala by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Varkalatrain 12075 / ...
4h₹182–1,328Bus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Kollam Chinnakadabus
5h 41m₹682–4,771Drive 167 km
- Drive from Palarivattom to Varkalacar 167 km
2h 41m₹1,620–2,340Taxi
- Take the taxi from Palarivattom to Varkalataxi 167 km
2h 41m₹3,400–4,100Fly, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane COK - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
4h 10m₹7,471–18,051
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palarivattom to Varkala is to train which costs ₹180 - ₹1,400 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Palarivattom to Varkala is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Palarivattom to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Palarivattom Byepass and arriving at Kollam Chinnakada via Ernakulam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Palarivattom to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Palarivattom and arriving at Varkala via Ernakulam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Palarivattom and Varkala is 170 km. The road distance is 167 km.
The best way to get from Palarivattom to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs ₹180 - ₹1,400.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Palarivattom to Varkala, including transfers.
Palarivattom to Varkala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Ernakulam station.
Palarivattom to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Palarivattom to Varkala is to train which takes 4h and costs ₹180 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹650 - ₹4,800 and takes 5h 41m.
What companies run services between Palarivattom, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Varkala 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 48m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Ernakulam to Kollam Chinnakada once daily. Tickets cost ₹550–2,000 and the journey takes 3h 22m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Ernakulam to Kollam Chinnakada
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–4,100
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Palarivattom to Varkala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Kollam Chinnakada station.
Palarivattom to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palarivattom to Varkala is 167 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Palarivattom to Varkala.
There are 685+ hotels available in Varkala.