There are 4 ways to get from Varkala to Karungal by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Varkala to Kulitthuraitrain 20636 / ...
1h 39m₹566–1,590Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Marthandambus FlixBus IN5530
2h 5m₹653–1,006Drive 90.4 km
- Drive from Varkala to Karungalcar 90.4 km
1h 28m₹1,021–1,474Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Karungaltaxi 90.4 km
1h 28m₹2,200–2,700
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Karungal is to bus which costs ₹650 - ₹1,100 and takes 2h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Karungal is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Varkala station to Karungal. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station and arriving at FlixBus Marthandam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Varkala to Karungal. However, there are services departing from Varkala and arriving at Kulitthurai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
The distance between Varkala and Karungal is 89 km. The road distance is 90.4 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Karungal without a car is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,600.
It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Varkala to Karungal, including transfers.
Varkala to Karungal bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station.
Varkala to Karungal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varkala station.
The best way to get from Varkala to Karungal is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹650 - ₹1,100 and takes 2h 5m.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Karungal, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Varkala to Kulitthurai 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹130–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 29m. 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 Kulitthurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- 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 28m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–2,700
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 Karungal bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Marthandam station.
Varkala to Karungal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kulitthurai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Karungal is 90 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Varkala to Karungal.
There are 67+ hotels available in Karungal.