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Ottapalam to Varkala trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ottapalam and Varkala takes 5h 45m and the fastest train takes 5h. The train service runs several times per day from Ottapalam to Varkala. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 45m
Duration
296 km
Distance
₹230
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Ottapalam to Varkala train times

Trains run twice daily between Ottapalam and Varkala. The earliest departure is at 12:32 AM at night, and the last departure from Ottapalam is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Varkala at 3:11 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    train train 6h 2m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 5h 36m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    train train 6h 2m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 5h 36m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    train train 6h 2m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 5h 36m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 6h 2m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 5h 36m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 6h 2m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 5h 36m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 5h • Direct
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    train train 6h 2m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 5h 36m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 6h 2m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 5h 36m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 296.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Ottapalam, India and Varkala, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Ottappalam to Varkala twice daily. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 36m.

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