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How to get fromOlavakkode to Varkalaby train, bus, car, taxi or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Olavakkode to Varkala by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Palakkad to Varkalatrain12623 / ...
    6h 20m
    ₹220–1,800
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palakkad to Thrissurbus
    2. Take the bus from Thrissur to Chathannoorbus
    8h 30m
    ₹736–4,465
  3. Drive 295.8 km

    1. Drive from Olavakkode to Varkalacar295.8 km
    4h 32m
    ₹3,092–4,466
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Olavakkode to Varkalataxi295.8 km
    4h 32m
    ₹6,500–8,000
  5. Taxi to Coimbatore International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Olavakkode to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)taxi
    2. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Trivandrum (TRV)planeCJB - TRV
    5h 29m
    ₹10,919–17,914
  6. Bus, train to Cochin International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Palakkad to Thrissurbus
    2. Take the train from Thrisur to Aluvatrain
    3. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV)planeCOK - TRV
    5h 44m
    ₹5,766–14,135

Olavakkode to Varkala by train

Calendar51Weekly Trains
Duration6h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket₹220Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Olavakkode, India and Varkala, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Palakkad to Varkala every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹220–1,800 and the journey takes 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palakkad to Varkala via Thrissur and Chathannoor in around 8h 30m.

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