There are 4 ways to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Varkala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain 06424 / ...
1h 5m₹120–950Bus
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Varkala(kerala), Kerala
1h 30mDrive 41.2 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Varkalacar 41.2 km
44 min₹464–670Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Varkalataxi 41.2 km
44 min₹850–1,100
Thiruvananthapuram to Varkala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Varkala is to train which costs ₹120 - ₹950 and takes 1h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Varkala is to drive which takes 44 min and costs ₹460 - ₹700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala and arriving at Varkala(kerala), Kerala. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Varkala. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.
The distance between Thiruvananthapuram and Varkala is 41 km. The road distance is 41.2 km.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs ₹120 - ₹950.
The train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkala takes 1h 5m including transfers and departs hourly.
Thiruvananthapuram to Varkala bus services, operated by Sbm Traansport, depart from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Varkala is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs ₹120 - ₹950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 30m.
What companies run services between Thiruvananthapuram, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkala hourly. Tickets cost ₹120–950 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, Sbm Traansport operates a bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Varkala(kerala), Kerala every 4 hours, and the journey takes 1h 30m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- ₹850–1,100
Abel Cabs
- Phone
- +91 94 97 18 36 93
- Website
- abelcabs.com
Taxi Tel
- Phone
- +91 98 47 01 92 93
- Website
- taxitel.in
Trivandrum Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 44 18 32 73
- Website
- trivandrumcabs.net
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More Questions & Answers
Thiruvananthapuram to Varkala bus services, operated by Sbm Traansport, arrive at Varkala(kerala), Kerala station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thiruvananthapuram to Varkala is 41 km. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Varkala.
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