There are 4 ways to get from Vattakanal to Varkala by taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Vattakanal to Palanitaxi
- Take the train from Palani to Varkalatrain 16344
10h 19m₹912–2,859Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Kodaikanal - Bus Stand to FlixBus Theni - Bus Standbus
- Take the bus from Theni to Chengannurbus
- Take the train from Chengannur to Varkalatrain
12h 2m₹742–2,497Drive 300.3 km
- Drive from Vattakanal to Varkalacar 300.3 km
5h 17m₹3,344–4,830Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vattakanal to Varkalataxi 300.3 km
5h 17m₹5,000–6,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vattakanal to Varkala is to bus and train which costs ₹700 - ₹2,500 and takes 12h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Vattakanal to Varkala is to drive which takes 5h 17m and costs ₹3,300 - ₹4,900.
The distance between Vattakanal and Varkala is 511 km. The road distance is 300.3 km.
The best way to get from Vattakanal to Varkala without a car is to taxi and train which takes 10h 19m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 10h 19m to get from Vattakanal to Varkala, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Vattakanal to Varkala is 300 km. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Vattakanal to Varkala.
There are 656+ hotels available in Varkala.
What companies run services between Vattakanal, India and Varkala, India?
There is no direct connection from Vattakanal to Varkala. However, you can take the taxi to Palani then take the train to Varkala. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vattakanal to Varkala via FlixBus Kodaikanal - Bus Stand, Theni, Chengannur, and Chengannur in around 12h 2m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Palani to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Chengannur to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Kodaikanal - Bus Stand to FlixBus Theni - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹290–700
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Theni to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–600
- Website
- KSRTC
- AC Sleeper
- ₹440–600
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Estimated price
- ₹600–6,000
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