There are 5 ways to get from Varkala to Vellarada by train, taxi, bus (Flixbus), or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Varkala to Neyyattinkaratrain 16649 / ...
- Take the taxi from Neyyattinkara to Vellaradataxi
1h 35m₹588–1,583Train
cheapest- Take the train from Varkala to Dhanu Vacha Puram Hatrain 16730
1h 57m₹550–1,499Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Marthandambus FlixBus IN5530
2h 13m₹893–1,306Drive 76.8 km
- Drive from Varkala to Vellaradacar 76.8 km
1h 9m₹877–1,266Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Vellaradataxi 76.8 km
1h 9m₹1,500–1,800
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Vellarada is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹1,500 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Vellarada is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs ₹850 - ₹1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Varkala station to Vellarada. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station and arriving at FlixBus Marthandam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Varkala to Vellarada. However, there are services departing from Varkala and arriving at Dhanu Vacha Puram Ha via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
The distance between Varkala and Vellarada is 76 km. The road distance is 76.8 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Vellarada without a car is to train and taxi which takes 1h 35m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,600.
It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Varkala to Vellarada, including transfers.
Varkala to Vellarada bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station.
Varkala to Vellarada train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varkala station.
The best way to get from Varkala to Vellarada is to bus which takes 2h 13m and costs ₹850 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹550 - ₹1,500 and takes 1h 57m.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Vellarada, India?
FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Marthandam once daily. Tickets cost ₹240–550 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Varkala to Dhanu Vacha Puram Ha once daily. Tickets cost ₹130–1,000 and the journey takes 1h 43m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varkala to Neyyattinkara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Varkala to Dhanu Vacha Puram Ha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Marthandam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- ₹460–1,800
Abel Cabs
- Phone
- +91 94 97 18 36 93
- Website
- abelcabs.com
Taxi Tel
- Phone
- +91 98 47 01 92 93
- Website
- taxitel.in
Trivandrum Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 44 18 32 73
- Website
- trivandrumcabs.net
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 Vellarada bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Marthandam station.
Varkala to Vellarada train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dhanu Vacha Puram Ha station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Vellarada is 77 km. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Varkala to Vellarada.
There are 166+ hotels available in Vellarada.