There are 5 ways to get from Veliyanad to Varkala by train, bus, car, taxi, 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
best- Take the train from Piravam Road to Varkala16301 / ...
3h 18m₹459–1,654Bus
- Take the bus from Chertala to Attingal
4h 20m₹1,378–1,812Drive 151.1 km
- Drive from Veliyanad to Varkala151.1 km
2h 19m₹1,592–2,299Taxi
- Take the taxi from Veliyanad to Varkala151.1 km
2h 19m₹2,800–3,400Taxi, fly
- Take the taxi from Veliyanad to Cochin International Airport (COK)
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV)COK - TRV
2h 31m₹6,231–11,955
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Veliyanad to Varkala is to train which costs ₹450 - ₹1,700 and takes 3h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Veliyanad to Varkala is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
The distance between Veliyanad and Varkala is 157 km. The road distance is 151.1 km.
The best way to get from Veliyanad to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs ₹450 - ₹1,700.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Veliyanad to Varkala, including transfers.
The best way to get from Veliyanad to Varkala is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs ₹450 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,300 - ₹1,900 and takes 4h 20m.
Yes, the driving distance between Veliyanad to Varkala is 151 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Veliyanad to Varkala.
There are 506+ hotels available in Varkala.
What companies run services between Veliyanad, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Piravam Road to Varkala every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 3m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Chertala to Attingal every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ₹100–260 and the journey takes 3h 19m.
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- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trivandrum
- 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 Piravam Road to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Chertala to Attingal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–260
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–3,400
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
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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