There are 4 ways to get from Sabarimala to Varkala by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Vandiperiyar to Chengannurbus
- Take the train from Chengannur to Varkalatrain 12623 / ...
7h 39m₹1,006–2,189Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Sabarimala to Chengannurtaxi
- Take the train from Chengannur to Varkalatrain 12623 / ...
4h 11m₹2,998–4,489Drive 179.9 km
- Drive from Sabarimala to Varkalacar 179.9 km
3h 29m₹1,990–2,875Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sabarimala to Varkalataxi 179.9 km
3h 29m₹4,000–4,800
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sabarimala to Varkala is to bus and train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,200 and takes 7h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Sabarimala to Varkala is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,900.
The distance between Sabarimala and Varkala is 241 km. The road distance is 179.9 km.
The best way to get from Sabarimala to Varkala without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 39m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Sabarimala to Varkala, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Sabarimala to Varkala is 180 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Sabarimala to Varkala.
There are 540+ hotels available in Varkala.
What companies run services between Sabarimala, India and Varkala, India?
There is no direct connection from Sabarimala to Varkala. However, you can take the taxi to Vandiperiyar, take the bus to Chengannur, walk to Chengannur, then take the train to Varkala. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Chengannur then take the train to Varkala.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chengannur to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Vandiperiyar to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–230
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,800–4,800
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