There are 5 ways to get from Varkala to Elappara by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kilimanoor to Kuttikkanambus
5h 42m₹905–1,364Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Varkala to Chengannurtrain 12624 / ...
- Take the bus from Chengannur to Kuttikkanambus
6h 1m₹507–1,563Train, taxi
- Take the train from Varkala to Chengannurtrain 12624 / ...
- Take the taxi from Chengannur to Elapparataxi
2h 44m₹2,037–3,353Drive 141.8 km
- Drive from Varkala to Elapparacar 141.8 km
2h 24m₹1,591–2,298Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Elapparataxi 141.8 km
2h 24m₹3,200–3,800
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Elappara is to train and bus which costs ₹500 - ₹1,600 and takes 6h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Elappara is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Varkala to Elappara. However, there are services departing from Kilimanoor and arriving at Kuttikkanam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
The distance between Varkala and Elappara is 216 km. The road distance is 141.8 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Elappara without a car is to bus which takes 5h 42m and costs ₹900 - ₹1,400.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Varkala to Elappara, including transfers.
Varkala to Elappara bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kilimanoor station.
Varkala to Elappara bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kuttikkanam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Elappara is 142 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Varkala to Elappara.
There are 687+ hotels available in Elappara.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Elappara, India?
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Kilimanoor to Kuttikkanam once daily. Tickets cost ₹220–550 and the journey takes 5h 5m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varkala to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Varkala to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kilimanoor to Kuttikkanam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–550
- Website
- KSRTC
- AC Sleeper
- ₹400–550
Bus from Chengannur to Kuttikkanam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–210
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,900–3,800
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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