There are 6 ways to get from Varkala to Palakkad 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 / ...
5h 52m₹325–2,584Train
cheapest- Take the train from Varkala to Palakkadtrain 12625 / ...
6h 20m₹220–1,800Bus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Palakkadbus
8h 19m₹445–1,535Drive 290.3 km
- Drive from Varkala to Palakkadcar 290.3 km
4h 27m₹3,245–4,686Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Palakkadtaxi 290.3 km
4h 27m₹6,000–8,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Varkala to Aluvatrain 12076 / ...
- Take the bus from Aluva to Palakkadbus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
6h 28m
Varkala to Palakkad by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Palakkad is to train which costs ₹220 - ₹1,800 and takes 6h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Palakkad is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Varkala to Palakkad. However, there are services departing from Kollam and arriving at Palakkad via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Varkala and arriving at Palakkad. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between Varkala and Palakkad is 316 km. The road distance is 290.3 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Palakkad without a car is to train via Thrissur which takes 5h 52m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Varkala to Palakkad, including transfers.
Varkala to Palakkad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kollam station.
Varkala to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varkala station.
The best way to get from Varkala to Palakkad is to train via Thrissur which takes 5h 52m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹440 - ₹1,600 and takes 8h 19m.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Palakkad, India?
You can take a train from Varkala to Palakkad via Thrisur in around 5h 52m. 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 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
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
- 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
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Aluva to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Aluva to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Aluva to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,000
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 Palakkad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Palakkad station.
Varkala to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thrisur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Palakkad is 290 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Varkala to Palakkad.
There are 122+ hotels available in Palakkad.