There are 5 ways to get from Aluva to Varkala by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Aluva to Varkalatrain 12075 / ...
3h 33m₹170–1,400Bus
- Take the bus from Aluva to Kollambus
4h 51m₹300–1,167Drive 179.4 km
- Drive from Aluva to Varkalacar 179.4 km
2h 53m₹1,988–2,872Taxi
- Take the taxi from Aluva to Varkalataxi 179.4 km
2h 53m₹3,300–4,000Fly, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane COK - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
4h 7m₹5,100–12,400
Aluva to Varkala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aluva to Varkala is to train which costs ₹170 - ₹1,400 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Aluva to Varkala is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,900.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Aluva and arriving at Varkala. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Aluva and Varkala is 184 km. The road distance is 179.4 km.
The best way to get from Aluva to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs ₹170 - ₹1,400.
The train from Aluva to Varkala takes 3h 33m including transfers and departs hourly.
Aluva to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Aluva station.
The best way to get from Aluva to Varkala is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs ₹170 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹300 - ₹1,200 and takes 4h 51m.
Aluva to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aluva to Varkala is 179 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Aluva to Varkala.
What companies run services between Aluva, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Aluva to Varkala hourly. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 33m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Aluva to Kollam once daily. Tickets cost ₹190–270 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–10,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Aluva to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Aluva to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–270
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–4,000
Kerala Tourist Taxi
- Phone
- +91 99 47 27 66 20
- Website
- keralatouristtaxi.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
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