There are 3 ways to get from Pāla to Varkala by train, car, or taxi
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The cheapest way to get from Pāla to Varkala is to train which costs ₹850 - ₹2,100 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Pāla to Varkala is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,200.
No, there is no direct train from Pāla to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Varkala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between Pāla and Varkala is 146 km. The road distance is 134.8 km.
The best way to get from Pāla to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Pāla to Varkala, including transfers.
Pāla to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
Pāla to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pāla to Varkala is 135 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Pāla to Varkala.
There are 699+ hotels available in Varkala.
What companies run services between Pāla, Kerala, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Varkala every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 6m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,800–3,400
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