There are 4 ways to get from Varkala to Attukal Temple by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 20636 / ...
1h 13m₹120–950Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Varkala - Beach to FlixBus Trivandrum - Sree Padmanabhaswamy Templebus FlixBus IN5530
1h 33m₹494–681Drive 43.2 km
- Drive from Varkala to Attukal Templecar 43.2 km
45 min₹483–698Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Attukal Templetaxi 43.2 km
45 min₹900–1,100
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Attukal Temple is to train which costs ₹120 - ₹950 and takes 1h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Attukal Temple is to drive which takes 45 min and costs ₹480 - ₹700.
No, there is no direct bus from Varkala to Attukal Temple. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Varkala - Beach and arriving at FlixBus Trivandrum - Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Varkala and arriving at Thiruvananthapuram Central. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 41 min.
The distance between Varkala and Attukal Temple is 44 km. The road distance is 43.2 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Attukal Temple without a car is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs ₹120 - ₹950.
The train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Central takes 41 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Varkala to Attukal Temple bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Varkala - Beach station.
Varkala to Attukal Temple train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varkala station.
The best way to get from Varkala to Attukal Temple is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs ₹120 - ₹950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹490 - ₹700 and takes 1h 33m.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Attukal Temple, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Central hourly. Tickets cost ₹120–950 and the journey takes 41 min. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Varkala - Beach to FlixBus Trivandrum - Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple once daily. Tickets cost ₹190–330 and the journey takes 1h 30m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Varkala - Beach to FlixBus Trivandrum - Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–330
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- ₹900–1,100
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 Attukal Temple bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Trivandrum - Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple station.
Varkala to Attukal Temple train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Attukal Temple is 43 km. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Varkala to Attukal Temple.
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