There are 4 ways to get from Varkala to Sivagiri by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Sivagiri is to bus which costs ₹800 - ₹1,500 and takes 3h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Sivagiri is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Varkala to Sivagiri. However, there are services departing from Kollam and arriving at Sivagiri via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Varkala to Sivagiri. However, there are services departing from Varkala and arriving at Sankarankovil via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
The distance between Varkala and Sivagiri is 181 km. The road distance is 144 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Sivagiri without a car is to bus which takes 3h 9m and costs ₹800 - ₹1,500.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Varkala to Sivagiri, including transfers.
Varkala to Sivagiri bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Kollam station.
Varkala to Sivagiri train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varkala station.
The best way to get from Varkala to Sivagiri is to bus which takes 3h 9m and costs ₹800 - ₹1,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹950 - ₹2,300 and takes 5h 46m.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Sivagiri, Tamil Nādu, India?
Jayavin Travels operates a bus from Kollam to Sivagiri once daily. Tickets cost ₹370–900 and the journey takes 2h 42m. 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 Sivagiri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹370–900
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–4,100
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 Sivagiri bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Sivagiri station.
Varkala to Sivagiri train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Sankarankovil station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Sivagiri is 144 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Varkala to Sivagiri.
There are three+ hotels available in Sivagiri.









