What is the cheapest way to get from Pannala to Varkala?

The cheapest way to get from Pannala to Varkala is to train and ferry which costs ₹7,500 - ₹12,000 and takes 26h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pannala to Varkala?

The fastest way to get from Pannala to Varkala is to fly and train which takes 4h 47m and costs ₹17,000 - ₹31,000.

How far is it from Pannala to Varkala?

The distance between Pannala and Varkala is 436 km.

How do I travel from Pannala to Varkala without a car?

The best way to get from Pannala to Varkala without a car is to bus and ferry via Madurai which takes 24h 51m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Pannala to Varkala?

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Pannala to Varkala, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Varkala?

There are 660+ hotels available in Varkala.

Pannala to Varkala - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Pannala to Varkala by plane, train, bus, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Trivandrum, train
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane CMB - TRV
2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
4h 47m
₹17,669–30,058
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Kollam Jntrain
26h 11m
₹7,873–11,316
Bus, ferry via Madurai
1. Take the bus from Warakapola to Kankesanturaibus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
4. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus
24h 51m
Fly to Cochin International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane CMB - COK
2. Take the train from Aluva to Varkalatrain
7h 54m
₹16,758–28,448
Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane CMB - TCR
2. Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Varkalatrain
11h 44m
₹22,608–32,588
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Thoppuwa Junction to Punnalaikkadduvanbus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadubus
4. Take the bus from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus
25h 38m

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights

4Weekly Planes

1hAverage Duration

₹12,078Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Pannala to Varkala.

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Distance: 436.4 km
Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Pannala, North Western, Sri Lanka and Varkala, India?

There is no direct connection from Pannala to Varkala. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Trivandrum (TRV), walk to FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypass, take the bus to FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor, walk to Thiruvananthapuram Central, then take the train to Varkala. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pannala to Varkala(kerala), Kerala via Warakapola, Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 24h 51m.

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