There are 4 ways to get from Rajapalayam to Varkala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Rajapalayam to Varkalatrain 06109
5h 21m₹170–1,400Bus
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam to Kollam Opp Railwy Stationbus
5h 22m₹953–2,629Drive 163.6 km
- Drive from Rajapalayam to Varkalacar 163.6 km
2h 47m₹1,835–2,651Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rajapalayam to Varkalataxi 163.6 km
2h 47m₹2,700–3,300
Rajapalayam to Varkala by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rajapalayam to Varkala is to train which costs ₹170 - ₹1,400 and takes 5h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Rajapalayam to Varkala is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Rajapalayam to Varkala station. However, there are services departing from Rajapalayam and arriving at Kollam Opp Railwy Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rajapalayam and arriving at Varkala. Services depart once a week, and operate Thursday. The journey takes approximately 5h 21m.
The distance between Rajapalayam and Varkala is 194 km. The road distance is 163.6 km.
The best way to get from Rajapalayam to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs ₹170 - ₹1,400.
The train from Rajapalayam to Varkala takes 5h 21m including transfers and departs once a week.
Rajapalayam to Varkala bus services, operated by Vetri Travels, depart from Rajapalayam station.
Rajapalayam to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rajapalayam station.
The best way to get from Rajapalayam to Varkala is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs ₹170 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹950 - ₹2,700 and takes 5h 22m.
What companies run services between Rajapalayam, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Rajapalayam to Varkala once a week. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 5h 21m. Alternatively, Vetri Travels operates a bus from Rajapalayam to Kollam Opp Railwy Station once daily. Tickets cost ₹800–1,800 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rajapalayam to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +919500200014
- [email protected]
- Website
- vetritravels.com
Bus from Rajapalayam to Kollam Opp Railwy Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–1,800
- Schedules at
- vetritravels.com
- A/C Premium Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,700–3,300
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Booking & Getting There
Rajapalayam to Varkala bus services, operated by Vetri Travels, arrive at Kollam Opp Railwy Station.
Rajapalayam to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rajapalayam to Varkala is 164 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Rajapalayam to Varkala.
There are 681+ hotels available in Varkala.