There are 4 ways to get from Sankarankovil to Varkala by train, taxi, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Sankarankovil to Varkalatrain 06109
4h 53m₹160–1,300Taxi, bus (Flixbus)
- Take the taxi from Sankarankovil to FlixBus Kayathar - Toll Gatetaxi
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kayathar - Toll Gate to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN5530
5h 53m₹1,577–2,502Drive 139.9 km
- Drive from Sankarankovil to Varkalacar 139.9 km
2h 13m₹1,568–2,265Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sankarankovil to Varkalataxi 139.9 km
2h 13m₹3,300–3,900
Sankarankovil to Varkala by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sankarankovil to Varkala is to train which costs ₹160 - ₹1,300 and takes 4h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Sankarankovil to Varkala is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sankarankovil and arriving at Varkala. Services depart once a week, and operate Thursday. The journey takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Sankarankovil and Varkala is 161 km. The road distance is 139.9 km.
The best way to get from Sankarankovil to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs ₹160 - ₹1,300.
The train from Sankarankovil to Varkala takes 4h 53m including transfers and departs once a week.
Sankarankovil to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Sankarankovil station.
Sankarankovil to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sankarankovil to Varkala is 140 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Sankarankovil to Varkala.
There are 683+ hotels available in Varkala.
What companies run services between Sankarankovil, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Sankarankovil to Varkala once a week. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 4h 53m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Sankarankovil to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Kayathar - Toll Gate to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–1,100
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–3,900
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