There are 4 ways to get from Thrissur to Varkala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Thrissur to Varkala by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thrissur to Varkala is to train which costs ₹190 - ₹1,500 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Thrissur to Varkala is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹3,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Thrissur to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Thissur and arriving at Kollam Chinnakada via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Thrisur and arriving at Varkala. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 33m.
The distance between Thrissur and Varkala is 240 km. The road distance is 236.4 km.
The best way to get from Thrissur to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs ₹190 - ₹1,500.
The train from Thrisur to Varkala takes 4h 33m including transfers and departs hourly.
Thrissur to Varkala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Thissur station.
Thrissur to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thrisur station.
The best way to get from Thrissur to Varkala is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs ₹190 - ₹1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹750 - ₹3,000 and takes 6h 19m.
What companies run services between Thrissur, Kerala, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thrisur to Varkala hourly. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 33m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Thissur to Kollam Chinnakada once daily. Tickets cost ₹650–2,100 and the journey takes 5h 5m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thrisur to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Thissur to Kollam Chinnakada
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–4,700
Taxi In Thrissur
- Phone
- +91 93 87 02 20 22
- Website
- taxiinthrissur.com
Thrissur Taxi
- Phone
- +91 90 72 22 99 66
- Website
- thrissurtaxionline.com
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Booking & Getting There
Thrissur to Varkala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Kollam Chinnakada station.
Thrissur to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thrissur to Varkala is 236 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Thrissur to Varkala.
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