There are 5 ways to get from Alapuzzha to Varkala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Alappuzha to Varkalatrain 12075 / ...
1h 43m₹396–1,503Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Alapuzzha to Kayamkulambus
- Take the train from Kayankulam to Varkalatrain 12075 / ...
2h 40m₹188–1,130Drive 108.6 km
- Drive from Alapuzzha to Varkalacar 108.6 km
1h 48m₹1,179–1,703Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alapuzzha to Varkalataxi 108.6 km
1h 48m₹2,000–2,500Bus
- Take the bus from Alapuzzha to Kollambus
3h 6m₹211–1,074
Alapuzzha to Varkala by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alapuzzha to Varkala is to bus which costs ₹210 - ₹1,100 and takes 3h 6m.
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 ₹210 - ₹1,100 and takes 3h 6m.
Varkala is 1h 30m ahead of Alapuzzha. It is currently 12:50 AM in Alapuzzha and 2:20 AM in Varkala.
Yes, the driving distance between Alapuzzha to Varkala is 109 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Alapuzzha to Varkala.
There are 536+ 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 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
- 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
Train from Kayankulam to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Alapuzzha to Kayamkulam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹55–130
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Alapuzzha to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹100–180
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,000–2,500
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