There are 4 ways to get from Pollachi to Varkala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Pollachi to Varkala by train
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The cheapest way to get from Pollachi to Varkala is to train which costs ₹240 - ₹1,900 and takes 8h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Pollachi to Varkala is to drive which takes 4h 55m and costs ₹3,600 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Pollachi to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Pollachi and arriving at Kollam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Pollachi Jn and arriving at Varkala. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 6m.
The distance between Pollachi and Varkala is 386 km. The road distance is 322.3 km.
The best way to get from Pollachi to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 8h 6m and costs ₹240 - ₹1,900.
The train from Pollachi Jn to Varkala takes 8h 6m including transfers and departs once daily.
Pollachi to Varkala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Pollachi station.
Pollachi to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pollachi Jn station.
The best way to get from Pollachi to Varkala is to train which takes 8h 6m and costs ₹240 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹500 - ₹1,600 and takes 9h 7m.
What companies run services between Pollachi, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Pollachi Jn to Varkala once daily. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 8h 6m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Pollachi to Kollam once daily. Tickets cost ₹410–650 and the journey takes 8h.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pollachi Jn to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Pollachi to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–650
- Website
- KSRTC
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–8,500
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Booking & Getting There
Pollachi to Varkala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kollam station.
Pollachi to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pollachi to Varkala is 322 km. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Pollachi to Varkala.
There are 671+ hotels available in Varkala.