There are 4 ways to get from Ranni to Varkala Beach by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chengannur to Varkalatrain 16344 / ...
3h 10m₹654–1,821Bus
- Take the bus from Ranny to Punalurbus
- Take the bus from Punalur to Kollambus
3h 50m₹790–1,192Drive 88.5 km
- Drive from Ranni to Varkala Beachcar 88.5 km
1h 23m₹989–1,428Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ranni to Varkala Beachtaxi 88.5 km
1h 23m₹1,500–1,800
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ranni to Varkala Beach is to bus which costs ₹750 - ₹1,200 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Ranni to Varkala Beach is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs ₹950 - ₹1,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Ranni to Varkala Beach. However, there are services departing from Ranny and arriving at Kollam via Punalur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Ranni to Varkala Beach. However, there are services departing from Chengannur and arriving at Varkala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
The distance between Ranni and Varkala Beach is 115 km. The road distance is 88.5 km.
The best way to get from Ranni to Varkala Beach without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs ₹650 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Ranni to Varkala Beach, including transfers.
Ranni to Varkala Beach bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ranny station.
Ranni to Varkala Beach train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chengannur station.
The best way to get from Ranni to Varkala Beach is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs ₹650 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹750 - ₹1,200 and takes 3h 50m.
What companies run services between Ranni, Kerala, India and Varkala Beach, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chengannur to Varkala every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹130–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ranny to Varkala Beach via Punalur and Kollam in around 3h 50m.
- 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 Ranny to Punalur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹65–150
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Punalur to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–450
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,500–1,800
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Booking & Getting There
Ranni to Varkala Beach bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Punalur station.
Ranni to Varkala Beach train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ranni to Varkala Beach is 88 km. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Ranni to Varkala Beach.
There are 691+ hotels available in Varkala Beach.