There are 7 ways to get from Varkala to Malappuram by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Varkala to Thrisurtrain 12076 / ...
- Take the bus from Thrissur to Malapurrambus
7h 27m₹305–1,674Train
cheapest- Take the train from Varkala to Kuttippuramtrain 16346 / ...
8h 7m₹259–1,780Bus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Thissurbus
- Take the bus from Thrissur to Malapurrambus
9h 59m₹875–3,175Drive 309.9 km
- Drive from Varkala to Malappuramcar 309.9 km
4h 57m₹3,469–5,011Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Malappuramtaxi 309.9 km
4h 57m₹6,500–8,500Train, fly to Calicut International Airport
- Take the train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane TRV - CCJ
7h 22m₹9,622–21,285Train, fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TRV - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Malappuramtaxi
6h₹9,822–24,935
Varkala to Malappuram by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Malappuram is to train and bus which costs ₹300 - ₹1,700 and takes 7h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Malappuram is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs ₹3,400 - ₹5,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Varkala to Malappuram. However, there are services departing from Kollam and arriving at Malapurram via Thrissur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Varkala to Malappuram. However, there are services departing from Varkala and arriving at Kuttippuram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
The distance between Varkala and Malappuram is 335 km. The road distance is 309.9 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Malappuram without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 27m and costs ₹300 - ₹1,700.
It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Varkala to Malappuram, including transfers.
Varkala to Malappuram bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Kollam station.
Varkala to Malappuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varkala station.
The best way to get from Varkala to Malappuram is to bus which takes 9h 59m and costs ₹850 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹250 - ₹1,800 and takes 8h 7m.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Malappuram, India?
You can take a train from Varkala to Malapurram via Kollam Jn, Kollam, Thissur, and Thrissur in around 9h 59m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Varkala to Kuttippuram every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 6h 12m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Calicut International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–16,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Calicut International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–16,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–16,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–17,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–16,000
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Trivandrum to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–20,000
- 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 Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Varkala to Kuttippuram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Thrissur to Malapurram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹110–190
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Thrissur to Malapurram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹110–190
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kollam to Thissur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–8,500
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
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Varkala to Malappuram bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Thissur station.
Varkala to Malappuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kuttippuram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Malappuram is 310 km. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Varkala to Malappuram.
There are 95+ hotels available in Malappuram.











