There are 6 ways to get from Varkala to Malampuzha Dam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Thrissur
best- Take the train from Varkala to Thrisurtrain 12076 / ...
- Take the train from Thrisur to Palakkadtrain 16188 / ...
6h 2m₹515–2,824Train
cheapest- Take the train from Varkala to Palakkadtrain 12625 / ...
6h 30m₹418–1,966Bus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Palakkadbus
8h 30m₹685–1,825Drive 300.3 km
- Drive from Varkala to Malampuzha Damcar 300.3 km
4h 35m₹2,913–4,208Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Malampuzha Damtaxi 300.3 km
4h 35m₹6,500–8,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Varkala to Aluvatrain 12076 / ...
- Take the bus from Aluva to Palakkadbus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper / ...
6h 8m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Malampuzha Dam is to train which costs ₹410 - ₹2,000 and takes 6h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Malampuzha Dam is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Varkala to Malampuzha Dam. However, there are services departing from Kollam and arriving at Palakkad via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Varkala to Malampuzha Dam. However, there are services departing from Varkala and arriving at Palakkad via Thrisur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
The distance between Varkala and Malampuzha Dam is 324 km. The road distance is 300.3 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Malampuzha Dam without a car is to train via Thrissur which takes 6h 2m and costs ₹500 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Varkala to Malampuzha Dam, including transfers.
Varkala to Malampuzha Dam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kollam station.
Varkala to Malampuzha Dam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varkala station.
The best way to get from Varkala to Malampuzha Dam is to train via Thrissur which takes 6h 2m and costs ₹500 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹650 - ₹1,900 and takes 8h 30m.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Malampuzha Dam, India?
You can take a train from Varkala to Malampuzha Dam via Thrisur and Palakkad in around 6h 2m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Kollam to Palakkad once daily. Tickets cost ₹330–650 and the journey takes 6h 55m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varkala to Thrisur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Thrisur to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
Train from Varkala to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Varkala to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kollam to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹330–650
- Website
- KSRTC
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
- Website
- Surya Connect
Bus from Aluva to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Surya Connect
- Phone
- +91 9865511926
- [email protected]
- Website
- Universal Travels
Bus from Aluva to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Universal Travels
- Website
- Midukki Travels
Bus from Aluva to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Midukki Travels
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Aluva to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Website
- Smartline Travels
Bus from Aluva to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Smartline Travels
- Website
- Crownline Travels
Bus from Aluva to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Crownline Travels
- Phone
- +91 93422 22241
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dream Line Travels Private Limited
Bus from Aluva to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Dream Line Travels Private Limited
- Website
- Annai Travels
Bus from Aluva to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Annai Travels
- Website
- Raveendra Holidays
Bus from Aluva to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Raveendra Holidays
Bus from Aluva to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sri Ganesh Transports & Travels
- Website
- YAS Tours and Travels
Bus from Aluva to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- YAS Tours and Travels
- Website
- Sri Vaari Travels
Bus from Aluva to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sri Vaari Travels
- Website
- YAS Tours & Travels
Bus from Aluva to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- YAS Tours & Travels
- Phone
- +91 7094688666
- [email protected]
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
Bus from Aluva to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
- Phone
- +91 98420 39566
- [email protected]
- Website
- New Lucky Travels
Bus from Aluva to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- New Lucky Travels
- Phone
- +91 85680 11011
- [email protected]
- Website
- Diamond Tours and Travels
Bus from Aluva to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Diamond Tours and Travels
- Website
- Standard Tours
Bus from Aluva to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Standard Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,000
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 Malampuzha Dam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Palakkad station.
Varkala to Malampuzha Dam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thrisur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Malampuzha Dam is 300 km. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Varkala to Malampuzha Dam.
There are 118+ hotels available in Malampuzha Dam.