There are 4 ways to get from Varkala to Sankarankovil by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Varkala to Sankarankoviltrain 06110
5h 13m₹160–1,300Bus, taxi (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Rest Stop - Hotel Sri Balaji Bhavanbus FlixBus IN5530
- Take the taxi from FlixBus Rest Stop - Hotel Sri Balaji Bhavan to Sankarankoviltaxi
6h 11m₹1,522–2,584Drive 139.9 km
- Drive from Varkala to Sankarankovilcar 139.9 km
2h 13m₹1,566–2,262Taxi
- 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.
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 161 km. The road distance is 139.9 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Sankarankovil without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs ₹160 - ₹1,300.
The train from Varkala to Sankarankovil takes 5h 13m including transfers and departs once a week.
Varkala to Sankarankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varkala 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.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Sankarankovil, India?
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
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Rest Stop - Hotel Sri Balaji Bhavan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,200
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–3,900
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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