There are 6 ways to get from Varkala to Malampuzha Dam by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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₹418–1,966Train, bus
- Take the train from Varkala to Kottayamtrain 12625 / ...
- Take the bus from Kottayam to Palakkadbus
6h 56m₹570–2,089Drive 300.3 km
- Drive from Varkala to Malampuzha Damcar 300.3 km
4h 36m₹3,414–4,931Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Malampuzha Damtaxi 300.3 km
4h 36m₹6,500–8,000Bus
- Take the bus from Varkala(kerala), Kerala to Palakkad, Keralabus Varkala(kerala), Kerala - Palakkad, Kerala
8h 42m
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 36m and costs ₹3,400 - ₹5,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Varkala to Malampuzha Dam. However, there are services departing from Varkala(kerala), Kerala and arriving at Palakkad, Kerala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
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 SBM Traansport, depart from Varkala(kerala), Kerala 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 and takes 8h 42m.
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, SBM Traansport operates a bus from Varkala(kerala), Kerala to Palakkad, Kerala 4 times a day, and the journey takes 8h 35m.
- 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 Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
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 Kottayam to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹230–700
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- 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 SBM Traansport, arrive at Palakkad, Kerala 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 36m to drive from Varkala to Malampuzha Dam.
There are 118+ hotels available in Malampuzha Dam.