There are 4 ways to get from Thisayanvilai to Varkala by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Valliyur to Varkalatrain 16127 / ...
3h 47m₹1,083–2,402Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Valliyur - Bypass to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN5530
3h 56m₹1,266–1,853Drive 164.8 km
- Drive from Thisayanvilai to Varkalacar 164.8 km
2h 46m₹1,882–2,718Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thisayanvilai to Varkalataxi 164.8 km
2h 46m₹3,800–4,600
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thisayanvilai to Varkala is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,400 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Thisayanvilai to Varkala is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Thisayanvilai to Varkala station. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Valliyur - Bypass and arriving at FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Thisayanvilai to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Valliyur and arriving at Varkala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Thisayanvilai and Varkala is 175 km. The road distance is 164.8 km.
The best way to get from Thisayanvilai to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Thisayanvilai to Varkala, including transfers.
Thisayanvilai to Varkala bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Valliyur - Bypass station.
Thisayanvilai to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Valliyur station.
The best way to get from Thisayanvilai to Varkala is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹1,900 and takes 3h 56m.
What companies run services between Thisayanvilai, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Valliyur to Varkala 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹150–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Valliyur - Bypass to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station once daily. Tickets cost ₹290–700 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Valliyur to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Valliyur - Bypass to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–700
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–4,600
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Booking & Getting There
Thisayanvilai to Varkala bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station.
Thisayanvilai to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thisayanvilai to Varkala is 165 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Thisayanvilai to Varkala.
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