There are 4 ways to get from Pathalam to Varkala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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The cheapest way to get from Pathalam to Varkala is to train which costs ₹190 - ₹1,400 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Pathalam to Varkala is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,900.
No, there is no direct train from Pathalam to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Muttom and arriving at Varkala via Ernakulam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Pathalam and Varkala is 179 km. The road distance is 175.2 km.
The best way to get from Pathalam to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs ₹190 - ₹1,400.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Pathalam to Varkala, including transfers.
Pathalam to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Pathalam to Varkala is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs ₹190 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹650 - ₹3,000 and takes 6h 3m.
Pathalam to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pathalam to Varkala is 175 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Pathalam to Varkala.
What companies run services between Pathalam, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Varkala every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 48m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Aluva to Kollam Chinnakada twice daily. Tickets cost ₹550–2,000 and the journey takes 3h 47m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Aluva to Kollam Chinnakada
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–3,900
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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