There are 4 ways to get from Varkala to Kerala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 06423 / ...
1h 25m₹120–950Bus
- Take the bus from Varkala(kerala), Kerala to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus Varkala(kerala), Kerala - Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
2h 40mDrive 42 km
- Drive from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuramcar 42 km
44 min₹472–681Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuramtaxi 42 km
44 min₹850–1,100
Varkala to Kerala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Kerala is to train which costs ₹120 - ₹950 and takes 1h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Kerala is to drive which takes 44 min and costs ₹470 - ₹700.
No, there is no direct bus from Varkala to Kerala. However, there are services departing from Varkala(kerala), Kerala and arriving at Trivandrum via Kesavadasapuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
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 1h 25m.
The distance between Varkala and Kerala is 41 km. The road distance is 42 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Kerala without a car is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs ₹120 - ₹950.
The train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Central takes 1h 25m including transfers and departs hourly.
Varkala to Kerala bus services, operated by Sbm Traansport, depart from Varkala(kerala), Kerala station.
Varkala to Kerala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varkala station.
The best way to get from Varkala to Kerala is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs ₹120 - ₹950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 40m.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Kerala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Central hourly. Tickets cost ₹120–950 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Alternatively, Sbm Traansport operates a bus from Varkala(kerala), Kerala to Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala every 3 hours, and the journey takes 2h.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- ₹850–1,100
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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More Questions & Answers
Varkala to Kerala bus services, operated by Sbm Traansport, arrive at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala station.
Varkala to Kerala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Kerala is 42 km. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Varkala to Kerala.
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