There are 4 ways to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Varkala Beach by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain 06424 / ...
1h 8m₹212–1,055Bus
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Varkala(kerala), Kerala
1h 48mDrive 42.1 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Varkala Beachcar 42.1 km
45 min₹474–685Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Varkala Beachtaxi 42.1 km
45 min₹850–1,100
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Varkala Beach is to train which costs ₹210 - ₹1,100 and takes 1h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Varkala Beach is to drive which takes 45 min and costs ₹470 - ₹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.
No, there is no direct train from Thiruvananthapuram to Varkala Beach. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Varkala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.
The distance between Thiruvananthapuram and Varkala Beach is 43 km. The road distance is 42.1 km.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Varkala Beach without a car is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,100.
It takes approximately 1h 8m to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Varkala Beach, including transfers.
Thiruvananthapuram to Varkala Beach bus services, operated by Sbm Traansport, depart from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Varkala Beach train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Varkala Beach is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 48m.
What companies run services between Thiruvananthapuram, India and Varkala Beach, 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
- 45 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 Beach bus services, operated by Sbm Traansport, arrive at Varkala(kerala), Kerala station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Varkala Beach train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thiruvananthapuram to Varkala Beach is 42 km. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Varkala Beach.
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