There are 4 ways to get from Varkala to Pāla by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Pāla is to train which costs ₹750 - ₹2,000 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Pāla is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,100.
The distance between Varkala and Pāla is 146 km. The road distance is 133.2 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Pāla without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Varkala to Pāla, including transfers.
The best way to get from Varkala to Pāla is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹1,700 and takes 4h 47m.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Pāla is 133 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Varkala to Pāla.
There are 295+ hotels available in Pāla.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Pāla, Kerala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Varkala to Kottayam hourly. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 7m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Kilimanoor to Thiruvalla hourly. Tickets cost ₹120–200 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
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- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varkala to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kilimanoor to Thiruvalla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–200
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,500–3,000
Smile Taxi Service
Kollam Online Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 99 46 26 85 56
- Website
- kollamonlinetaxi.business.site
Kollam Cab
- Phone
- +91 98 95 21 82 40
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