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How to get fromVarkala to Malampuzha Damby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Varkala to Malampuzha Dam by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train via Thrissur

    best
    1. Take the train from Varkala to Thrisurtrain train 12076 / ...
    2. Take the train from Thrisur to Palakkadtrain train 16188 / ...
    6h 2m
    ₹515–2,824

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Varkala to Palakkadtrain train 12625 / ...
    6h 30m
    ₹418–1,966

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kollam to Palakkadbus bus
    8h 30m
    ₹685–1,825

  4. Drive  300.3 km

    1. Drive from Varkala to Malampuzha Damcar car 300.3 km
    4h 36m
    ₹3,355–4,845

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Varkala to Malampuzha Damtaxi taxi 300.3 km
    4h 36m
    ₹6,500–8,000

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Varkala to Aluvatrain train 12076 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Aluva to Palakkadbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    6h 28m
    ₹705–4,451

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Map of how to get from Varkala to Malampuzha Dam.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 323.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 2m

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.

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