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How to get fromVarkala to Kerala backwatersby train, unknown, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Varkala to Kerala backwaters by train, unknown, or bus

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  1. Train, travel via Turavur

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    1. Take the train from Varkala to Turavurtrain train 16342 / ...
    2. Walk from Turavur to Kerala backwatersunknown unknown
    3h 9m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Varkala(kerala), Kerala to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kesavadasapuram to Ambalapuzhabus bus
    3. Walk from Chertala to Kerala backwatersunknown unknown
    5h 25m

  3. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Varkala to Mulanturuttitrain train 16304
    2. Walk from Mulanturutti to Kerala backwatersunknown unknown
    3h 27m

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  • Distance: 152.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Varkala, India and Kerala backwaters, Kerala, India?

There is no direct connection from Varkala to Kerala backwaters. However, you can take the train to Turavur then travel to Kerala backwaters. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Varkala(kerala), Kerala to Kerala backwaters via Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Kesavadasapuram, Ambalapuzha, and Chertala in around 5h 25m.

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