There are 5 ways to get from Thiruvilwamala to Varkala by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Ottappalam to Varkalatrain 16344 / ...
5h 49m₹513–2,058Bus
- Take the bus from Vadakkencherry to Kollambus
7h 40m₹930–2,153Drive 275.7 km
- Drive from Thiruvilwamala to Varkalacar 275.7 km
4h 11m₹2,682–3,874Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvilwamala to Varkalataxi 275.7 km
4h 11m₹6,000–7,500Taxi, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Thiruvilwamala to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane COK - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
5h 3m₹7,817–20,641
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thiruvilwamala to Varkala is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹2,100 and takes 5h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Thiruvilwamala to Varkala is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Thiruvilwamala to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Vadakkencherry and arriving at Kollam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Thiruvilwamala to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Ottappalam and arriving at Varkala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
The distance between Thiruvilwamala and Varkala is 309 km. The road distance is 275.7 km.
The best way to get from Thiruvilwamala to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs ₹500 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Thiruvilwamala to Varkala, including transfers.
Thiruvilwamala to Varkala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Vadakkencherry station.
Thiruvilwamala to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ottappalam station.
The best way to get from Thiruvilwamala to Varkala is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs ₹500 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹900 - ₹2,200 and takes 7h 40m.
What companies run services between Thiruvilwamala, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ottappalam to Varkala twice daily. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 36m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Vadakkencherry to Kollam once daily. Tickets cost ₹310–650 and the journey takes 6h 10m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ottappalam to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
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
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Vadakkencherry to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹310–650
- Website
- KSRTC
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,100–7,500
Aaram Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 95 13 41 34
- Website
- aaramtravels.com
Car Cab's
- Phone
- +91 94 46 63 74 15
- Website
- carcabs.business.site
HEPS Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 45 77 04 28
- Website
- calltaxi.blogspot.com
Aaram Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 95 13 41 34
- Website
- aaramtravels.com
Car Cab's
- Phone
- +91 94 46 63 74 15
- Website
- carcabs.business.site
HEPS Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 45 77 04 28
- Website
- calltaxi.blogspot.com
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Booking & Getting There
Thiruvilwamala to Varkala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kollam station.
Thiruvilwamala to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thiruvilwamala to Varkala is 276 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Thiruvilwamala to Varkala.
There are 671+ hotels available in Varkala.