There are 4 ways to get from Varkala to Marthandam by train, bus (Flixbus), 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
best- Take the train from Varkala to Kulitthuraitrain 20636 / ...
1h 29m₹130–1,100Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Marthandambus FlixBus IN5530
1h 55m₹240–550Drive 81.1 km
- Drive from Varkala to Marthandamcar 81.1 km
1h 20m₹908–1,312Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Marthandamtaxi 81.1 km
1h 20m₹2,000–2,400
Varkala to Marthandam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Marthandam is to bus which costs ₹240 - ₹550 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Marthandam is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs ₹900 - ₹1,400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station station and arriving at FlixBus Marthandam. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Varkala and arriving at Kulitthurai. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 29m.
The distance between Varkala and Marthandam is 79 km. The road distance is 81.1 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Marthandam without a car is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs ₹130 - ₹1,100.
The train from Varkala to Kulitthurai takes 1h 29m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Varkala to Marthandam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station.
Varkala to Marthandam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varkala station.
The best way to get from Varkala to Marthandam is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs ₹130 - ₹1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹240 - ₹550 and takes 1h 55m.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Marthandam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Varkala to Kulitthurai 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹130–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 29m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Marthandam once daily. Tickets cost ₹240–550 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varkala to Kulitthurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Marthandam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,000–2,400
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 Marthandam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Marthandam station.
Varkala to Marthandam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kulitthurai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Marthandam is 81 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Varkala to Marthandam.
Book your Varkala to Marthandam bus tickets online with FlixBus.
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