There are 4 ways to get from Pathanāmthitta to Varkala by taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Pathanāmthitta to Chengannurtaxi
- Take the train from Chengannur to Varkalatrain 16344 / ...
1h 52m₹600–1,656Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Pathanamthitta KSRTC Terminal to Thiruvallabus
- Take the bus from Thiruvalla to Ayoorbus
3h 22m₹537–779Drive 71.6 km
- Drive from Pathanāmthitta to Varkalacar 71.6 km
1h 9m₹802–1,158Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pathanāmthitta to Varkalataxi 71.6 km
1h 9m₹1,200–1,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pathanāmthitta to Varkala is to bus which costs ₹500 - ₹800 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Pathanāmthitta to Varkala is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs ₹800 - ₹1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Pathanāmthitta to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Pathanamthitta KSRTC Terminal and arriving at Ayoor via Thiruvalla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Pathanāmthitta and Varkala is 109 km. The road distance is 71.6 km.
The best way to get from Pathanāmthitta to Varkala without a car is to taxi and train which takes 1h 52m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,700.
It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Pathanāmthitta to Varkala, including transfers.
Pathanāmthitta to Varkala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Pathanamthitta KSRTC Terminal station.
Pathanāmthitta to Varkala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Thiruvalla station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pathanāmthitta to Varkala is 72 km. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Pathanāmthitta to Varkala.
There are 683+ hotels available in Varkala.
What companies run services between Pathanāmthitta, India and Varkala, India?
You can take a bus from Pathanamthitta KSRTC Terminal to Varkala via Thiruvalla and Ayoor in around 3h 22m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chengannur to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Pathanamthitta KSRTC Terminal to Thiruvalla
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹35–110
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Thiruvalla to Ayoor
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹90–170
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- ₹470–1,500
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