There are 4 ways to get from Varkala to Sankarankovil by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kollam to Puliyangudibus
3h 3m₹1,423–2,109Train
cheapest- Take the train from Varkala to Sankarankoviltrain 06110
5h 13m₹160–1,300Drive 139.9 km
- Drive from Varkala to Sankarankovilcar 139.9 km
2h 13m₹1,570–2,268Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Sankarankoviltaxi 139.9 km
2h 13m₹3,300–3,900
Varkala to Sankarankovil by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Sankarankovil is to train which costs ₹160 - ₹1,300 and takes 5h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Sankarankovil is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Varkala to Sankarankovil. However, there are services departing from Kollam and arriving at Puliyangudi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Varkala and arriving at Sankarankovil. Services depart once a week, and operate Wednesday. The journey takes approximately 5h 13m.
The distance between Varkala and Sankarankovil is 179 km. The road distance is 139.9 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Sankarankovil without a car is to bus which takes 3h 3m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Varkala to Sankarankovil, including transfers.
Varkala to Sankarankovil bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Kollam station.
Varkala to Sankarankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varkala station.
The best way to get from Varkala to Sankarankovil is to bus which takes 3h 3m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹160 - ₹1,300 and takes 5h 13m.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Sankarankovil, India?
Jayavin Travels operates a bus from Kollam to Puliyangudi once daily. Tickets cost ₹350–800 and the journey takes 2h 18m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Varkala to Sankarankovil once a week. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 5h 13m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varkala to Sankarankovil
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Kollam to Puliyangudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹350–800
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–3,900
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 Sankarankovil bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Puliyangudi station.
Varkala to Sankarankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Sankarankovil station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Sankarankovil is 140 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Varkala to Sankarankovil.