There are 5 ways to get from Sivagiri to Varkala by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Sivagiri to Kollambus
4h 11m₹482–1,755Train
- Take the train from Sankarankovil to Varkalatrain 06109
5h 26m₹993–2,285Drive 144 km
- Drive from Sivagiri to Varkalacar 144 km
2h 26m₹1,610–2,326Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sivagiri to Varkalataxi 144 km
2h 26m₹3,300–4,100Bus, train
- Take the bus from Sivagiri to Kottarakarabus
- Take the bus from Kottarakara to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminalbus
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
5h 44m₹547–1,861
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sivagiri to Varkala is to bus which costs ₹480 - ₹1,800 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Sivagiri to Varkala is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Sivagiri to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Sivagiri and arriving at Kollam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Sivagiri to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Sankarankovil and arriving at Varkala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Sivagiri and Varkala is 180 km. The road distance is 144 km.
The best way to get from Sivagiri to Varkala without a car is to bus which takes 4h 11m and costs ₹480 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Sivagiri to Varkala, including transfers.
Sivagiri to Varkala bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Sivagiri station.
Sivagiri to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Sankarankovil station.
The best way to get from Sivagiri to Varkala is to bus which takes 4h 11m and costs ₹480 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹950 - ₹2,300 and takes 5h 26m.
What companies run services between Sivagiri, Tamil Nādu, India and Varkala, India?
Jayavin Travels operates a bus from Sivagiri to Kollam once daily. Tickets cost ₹370–900 and the journey takes 2h 43m. Alternatively, 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
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Sivagiri to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹370–900
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Sivagiri to Kottarakara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–750
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottarakara to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹85–160
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–4,100
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Booking & Getting There
Sivagiri to Varkala bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Kollam station.
Sivagiri to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sivagiri to Varkala is 144 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Sivagiri to Varkala.
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