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.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Varkala. Services depart every four hours, 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 every four hours.
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 ₹550 - ₹850 and takes 3h 13m.
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 46m to drive from Alappuzha to Varkala.
What companies run services between Alappuzha, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Alappuzha to Varkala every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹140–1,200 and the journey takes 1h 38m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Ambalapuzha to Attingal every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ₹130–210 and the journey takes 2h 27m.
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- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Alappuzha to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Ambalapuzha to Attingal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹130–210
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,000–2,500
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