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₹220–1,800Train, bus
- Take the train from Varkala to Chengannurtrain 12624 / ...
- Take the bus from Chengannur to Palakkadbus
8h 30m₹417–1,413Drive 290.3 km
- Drive from Varkala to Palakkadcar 290.3 km
4h 27m₹3,277–4,734Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Palakkadtaxi 290.3 km
4h 27m₹6,000–8,000Bus
- Take the bus from Varkala(kerala), Kerala to Palakkad, Keralabus Varkala(kerala), Kerala - Palakkad, Kerala
8h 35m
Varkala to Palakkad by train
Questions & Answers
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 - ₹4,800.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Varkala(kerala), Kerala and arriving at Palakkad, Kerala. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 35m.
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 SBM Traansport, depart from Varkala(kerala), Kerala 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 and takes 8h 35m.
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, 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 Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- 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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Chengannur to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹280–360
- Website
- KSRTC
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Varkala to Palakkad bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, arrive at Palakkad, Kerala 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 120+ hotels available in Palakkad.