There are 6 ways to get from Varkala to Athirappilly Falls by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Varkala to Aluvatrain 12076 / ...
- Take the taxi from Aluva to Athirappilly Fallstaxi
4h₹1,075–2,531Train
cheapest- Take the train from Varkala to Angamalitrain 12624 / ...
5h 7m₹1,033–2,491Bus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Angamalybus
6h 24m₹1,115–2,375Drive 212.3 km
- Drive from Varkala to Athirappilly Fallscar 212.3 km
3h 31m₹2,377–3,433Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Athirappilly Fallstaxi 212.3 km
3h 31m₹4,300–5,500Train, fly
- Take the train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TRV - COK
4h 49m₹8,372–22,635
Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Athirappilly Falls is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,500 and takes 5h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Athirappilly Falls is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Varkala to Athirappilly Falls. However, there are services departing from Kollam and arriving at Angamaly via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Varkala to Athirappilly Falls. However, there are services departing from Varkala and arriving at Angamali via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
The distance between Varkala and Athirappilly Falls is 224 km. The road distance is 212.3 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Athirappilly Falls without a car is to train and taxi which takes 4h and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Varkala to Athirappilly Falls, including transfers.
Varkala to Athirappilly Falls bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kollam station.
Varkala to Athirappilly Falls train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varkala station.
The best way to get from Varkala to Athirappilly Falls is to bus which takes 6h 24m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,500 and takes 5h 7m.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Athirappilly Falls, India?
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Kollam to Angamaly once daily. Tickets cost ₹200–490 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Varkala to Angamali every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 14m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–18,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varkala to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 41 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
Train from Varkala to Angamali
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kollam to Angamaly
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–490
- Website
- KSRTC
- AC Sleeper
- ₹380–490
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Estimated price
- ₹900–5,500
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
Kollam Cab
- Phone
- +91 98 95 21 82 40
Kollam Online Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 99 46 26 85 56
- Website
- kollamonlinetaxi.business.site
Smile Taxi Service
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Booking & Getting There
Varkala to Athirappilly Falls bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Angamaly station.
Varkala to Athirappilly Falls train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Angamali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Athirappilly Falls is 212 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Varkala to Athirappilly Falls.
There are 451+ hotels available in Athirappilly Falls.