There are 5 ways to get from Varkala to Karakonam by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train via Parassala
best- Take the train from Varkala to Parassalatrain 16649 / ...
1h 40m₹403–1,347Train
cheapest- Take the train from Varkala to Dhanu Vacha Puram Hatrain 16730
1h 49m₹390–1,319Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Marthandambus FlixBus IN5530
2h 9m₹743–1,156Drive 71.3 km
- Drive from Varkala to Karakonamcar 71.3 km
1h 15m₹814–1,176Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Karakonamtaxi 71.3 km
1h 15m₹1,400–1,700
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Karakonam is to train which costs ₹390 - ₹1,400 and takes 1h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Karakonam is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs ₹800 - ₹1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Varkala station to Karakonam. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station and arriving at FlixBus Marthandam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Varkala to Karakonam. However, there are services departing from Varkala and arriving at Parassala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
The distance between Varkala and Karakonam is 77 km. The road distance is 71.3 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Karakonam without a car is to train via Parassala which takes 1h 40m and costs ₹400 - ₹1,400.
It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Varkala to Karakonam, including transfers.
Varkala to Karakonam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station.
Varkala to Karakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varkala station.
The best way to get from Varkala to Karakonam is to train via Parassala which takes 1h 40m and costs ₹400 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹700 - ₹1,200 and takes 2h 9m.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Karakonam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Varkala to Parassala 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹130–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 32m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Marthandam once daily. Tickets cost ₹240–550 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varkala to Parassala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Varkala to Dhanu Vacha Puram Ha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Marthandam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,400–1,700
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 Karakonam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Marthandam station.
Varkala to Karakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Parassala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Karakonam is 71 km. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Varkala to Karakonam.
There are 173+ hotels available in Karakonam.