There are 4 ways to get from Varkala to Vaikom by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Varkala to Cherthalatrain 12076 / ...
2h 20m₹705–1,933Bus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Kayamkulambus
- Take the bus from Kayamkulam to Chertalabus
3h 53m₹795–1,865Drive 142.7 km
- Drive from Varkala to Vaikomcar 142.7 km
2h 9m₹1,602–2,314Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Vaikomtaxi 142.7 km
2h 9m₹2,900–3,600
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Vaikom is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹2,000 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Vaikom is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Varkala to Vaikom. However, there are services departing from Kollam and arriving at Chertala via Kayamkulam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Varkala to Vaikom. However, there are services departing from Varkala and arriving at Cherthala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
The distance between Varkala and Vaikom is 153 km. The road distance is 142.7 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Vaikom without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Varkala to Vaikom, including transfers.
Varkala to Vaikom bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kollam station.
Varkala to Vaikom train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varkala station.
The best way to get from Varkala to Vaikom is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹750 - ₹1,900 and takes 3h 53m.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Vaikom, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Varkala to Cherthala 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Varkala to Vaikom via Kollam Jn, Kollam, Kayamkulam, and Chertala in around 3h 53m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varkala to Cherthala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kollam to Kayamkulam
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹45–120
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kayamkulam to Chertala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹85–160
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–3,600
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 Vaikom bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kayamkulam station.
Varkala to Vaikom train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Cherthala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Vaikom is 143 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Varkala to Vaikom.
There are 387+ hotels available in Vaikom.