There are 6 ways to get from Varkala to Valparai by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi via Aluva
best- Take the train from Varkala to Aluva12076 / ...
- Take the taxi from Aluva to Valparai
5h 52m₹2,875–4,631Train, taxi
cheapest- Take the train from Varkala to Pollachi Jn16343
- Take the taxi from Pollachi Jn to Valparai
9h 28m₹1,749–3,687Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Kilimanoor to Marayoor
- Take the taxi from Marayoor to Valparai
7h 35m₹3,375–4,264Drive 287.3 km
- Drive from Varkala to Valparai287.3 km
5h 43m₹3,021–4,363Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Valparai287.3 km
5h 43m₹6,000–8,000Fly, taxi
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)TRV - COK
- Take the taxi from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Valparai
4h 15m₹7,659–13,716
Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Valparai is to train and taxi which costs ₹1,700 - ₹3,700 and takes 9h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Valparai is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 15m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹14,000.
The distance between Varkala and Valparai is 307 km. The road distance is 287.3 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Valparai without a car is to train and taxi via Aluva which takes 5h 52m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,700.
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Varkala to Valparai, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Valparai is 287 km. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Varkala to Valparai.
There are 72+ hotels available in Valparai.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Valparai, India?
There is no direct connection from Varkala to Valparai. However, you can take the train to Aluva then take the taxi to Valparai. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kilimanoor, take the bus to Marayoor, then take the taxi to Valparai.
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- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–9,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varkala to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Varkala to Pollachi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kilimanoor to Marayoor
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–550
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹420–550
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,500–8,000
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
Valparai Tours
- Phone
- +91 94 86 11 14 53
- Website
- valparai-tours.business.site
Topslip Tourism
- Phone
- +91 94 43 75 84 72
- Website
- topslip.co.in
Mahesh Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 83 00 95 03 11
- Website
- valparaiholidaytours.com
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
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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