There are 5 ways to get from Valapad to Varkala by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Thrisur to Varkalatrain 12075 / ...
4h 58m₹644–2,037Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Triprayar to Kayamkulambus
6h 55m₹441–1,413Drive 218.6 km
- Drive from Valapad to Varkalacar 218.6 km
3h 30m₹2,121–3,063Taxi
- Take the taxi from Valapad to Varkalataxi 218.6 km
3h 30m₹3,600–4,400Taxi, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Valapad to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane COK - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
4h 34m₹7,995–18,670
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Valapad to Varkala is to bus which costs ₹440 - ₹1,500 and takes 6h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Valapad to Varkala is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Valapad to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Triprayar and arriving at Kollam via Kayamkulam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Valapad to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Thrisur and arriving at Varkala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Valapad and Varkala is 264 km. The road distance is 218.6 km.
The best way to get from Valapad to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Valapad to Varkala, including transfers.
Valapad to Varkala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Triprayar station.
Valapad to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thrisur station.
The best way to get from Valapad to Varkala is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹440 - ₹1,500 and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between Valapad, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thrisur to Varkala hourly. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 33m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Triprayar to Kayamkulam once daily. Tickets cost ₹190–280 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thrisur to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- KSRTC
Bus from Triprayar to Kayamkulam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–280
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–4,400
Taxi In Thrissur
- Phone
- +91 93 87 02 20 22
- Website
- taxiinthrissur.com
Thrissur Taxi
- Phone
- +91 90 72 22 99 66
- Website
- thrissurtaxionline.com
Taxi In Thrissur
- Phone
- +91 93 87 02 20 22
- Website
- taxiinthrissur.com
Thrissur Taxi
- Phone
- +91 90 72 22 99 66
- Website
- thrissurtaxionline.com
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Booking & Getting There
Valapad to Varkala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kayamkulam station.
Valapad to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valapad to Varkala is 219 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Valapad to Varkala.
There are 685+ hotels available in Varkala.