There are 4 ways to get from Varkala to Palani by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Varkala to Palani by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Palani is to bus which costs ₹550 - ₹1,600 and takes 10h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Palani is to drive which takes 5h 34m and costs ₹3,700 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Varkala to Palani. However, there are services departing from Kollam and arriving at Palani via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Varkala and arriving at Palani. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 32m.
The distance between Varkala and Palani is 449 km. The road distance is 333.8 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Palani without a car is to train which takes 9h 32m and costs ₹270 - ₹2,100.
The train from Varkala to Palani takes 9h 32m including transfers and departs once daily.
Varkala to Palani bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kollam station.
Varkala to Palani train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varkala station.
The best way to get from Varkala to Palani is to train which takes 9h 32m and costs ₹270 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹550 - ₹1,600 and takes 10h 47m.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Palani, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Varkala to Palani once daily. Tickets cost ₹270–2,100 and the journey takes 9h 32m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Kollam to Palani once daily. Tickets cost ₹470–650 and the journey takes 8h 54m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varkala to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kollam to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹470–650
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
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 Palani bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Palani station.
Varkala to Palani train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palani station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Palani is 334 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Varkala to Palani.
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