There are 4 ways to get from Vakathanam to Varkala by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Changanaseri to Varkalatrain 12623 / ...
2h 17m₹508–1,535Bus
- Take the bus from Changanassery to Ayoorbus
2h 22m₹883–1,121Drive 105.8 km
- Drive from Vakathanam to Varkalacar 105.8 km
1h 39m₹1,024–1,479Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vakathanam to Varkalataxi 105.8 km
1h 39m₹2,200–2,700
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vakathanam to Varkala is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹1,600 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Vakathanam to Varkala is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Vakathanam to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Changanassery and arriving at Ayoor via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Vakathanam to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Changanaseri and arriving at Varkala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
The distance between Vakathanam and Varkala is 111 km. The road distance is 105.8 km.
The best way to get from Vakathanam to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,600.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Vakathanam to Varkala, including transfers.
Vakathanam to Varkala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Changanassery station.
Vakathanam to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Changanaseri station.
The best way to get from Vakathanam to Varkala is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹850 - ₹1,200 and takes 2h 22m.
What companies run services between Vakathanam, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Changanaseri to Varkala every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹140–1,100 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Changanassery to Ayoor hourly. Tickets cost ₹100–180 and the journey takes 1h 45m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Changanaseri to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Changanassery to Ayoor
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹100–180
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–2,700
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Booking & Getting There
Vakathanam to Varkala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Ayoor station.
Vakathanam to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vakathanam to Varkala is 106 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Vakathanam to Varkala.
There are 678+ hotels available in Varkala.