There are 4 ways to get from Aleppey to Varkala by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Alapuzzha to Kollambus
3h 16m₹542–1,472Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kalavur Halt to Kayankulamtrain 06451
- Take the train from Kayankulam to Varkalatrain 12075 / ...
3h 22m₹256–1,970Drive 116 km
- Drive from Aleppey to Varkalacar 116 km
1h 56m₹1,258–1,816Taxi
- Take the taxi from Aleppey to Varkalataxi 116 km
1h 56m₹2,200–2,700
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aleppey to Varkala is to train which costs ₹250 - ₹2,000 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Aleppey to Varkala is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹1,900.
No, there is no direct train from Aleppey to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Kalavur Halt and arriving at Varkala via Kayankulam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Aleppey and Varkala is 117 km. The road distance is 116 km.
The best way to get from Aleppey to Varkala without a car is to bus which takes 3h 16m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,500.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Aleppey to Varkala, including transfers.
Aleppey to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kalavur Halt station.
The best way to get from Aleppey to Varkala is to bus which takes 3h 16m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹250 - ₹2,000 and takes 3h 22m.
Aleppey to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kayankulam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aleppey to Varkala is 116 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Aleppey to Varkala.
What companies run services between Aleppey, India and Varkala, India?
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Alapuzzha to Kollam once daily. Tickets cost ₹100–180 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Aleppey to Varkala via Kalavur Halt and Kayankulam in around 3h 22m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kalavur Halt to Kayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
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 Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹100–180
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–2,700
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