There are 5 ways to get from Alapuzzha to Varkala by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Alappuzha to Varkala12075 / ...
1h 43m₹396–1,503Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Alappuzha to Kollam
- Take the taxi from Kollam to Varkala
2h 24m₹593–1,245Drive 108.6 km
- Drive from Alapuzzha to Varkala108.6 km
1h 47m₹1,136–1,640Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alapuzzha to Varkala108.6 km
1h 47m₹2,000–2,500Bus
- Take the bus from Alappuzha to Chathannoor
2h 52m₹468–622
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alapuzzha to Varkala is to bus which costs ₹460 - ₹650 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Alapuzzha to Varkala is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs ₹390 - ₹1,500.
The distance between Alapuzzha and Varkala is 112 km. The road distance is 108.6 km.
The best way to get from Alapuzzha to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs ₹390 - ₹1,500.
It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Alapuzzha to Varkala, including transfers.
The best way to get from Alapuzzha to Varkala is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs ₹390 - ₹1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹460 - ₹650 and takes 2h 52m.
Yes, the driving distance between Alapuzzha to Varkala is 109 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Alapuzzha to Varkala.
There are 493+ hotels available in Varkala.
What companies run services between Alapuzzha, 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 Alappuzha to Chathannoor hourly. Tickets cost ₹110–200 and the journey takes 2h 33m.
- 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 Alappuzha to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–180
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Alappuzha to Chathannoor
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹110–200
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Alappuzha to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹480–650
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Estimated price
- ₹490–2,500
Smile Taxi Service
Kollam Online Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 99 46 26 85 56
- Website
- kollamonlinetaxi.business.site
Kollam Cab
- Phone
- +91 98 95 21 82 40
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