There are 4 ways to get from Alappuzha to Varkala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Alappuzha to Varkala by train
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The cheapest way to get from Alappuzha to Varkala is to train which costs ₹140 - ₹1,200 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Alappuzha to Varkala is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs ₹140 - ₹1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Alappuzha to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Alapuzzha and arriving at Kollam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Varkala. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 38m.
The distance between Alappuzha and Varkala is 107 km. The road distance is 107 km.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs ₹140 - ₹1,200.
The train from Alappuzha to Varkala takes 1h 38m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Alappuzha to Varkala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Alapuzzha station.
Alappuzha to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Alappuzha station.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Varkala is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs ₹140 - ₹1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹210 - ₹1,100 and takes 3h 12m.
What companies run services between Alappuzha, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Alappuzha to Varkala 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹140–1,200 and the journey takes 1h 38m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Alapuzzha to Kollam once daily. Tickets cost ₹100–180 and the journey takes 2h 5m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Alappuzha to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Alapuzzha to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹100–180
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–2,700
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Booking & Getting There
Alappuzha to Varkala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kollam station.
Alappuzha to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alappuzha to Varkala is 107 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Alappuzha to Varkala.
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