There are 4 ways to get from Colachel to Varkala by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Eraniel to Varkalatrain 16127 / ...
2h 9m₹531–1,562Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Marthandam to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN5530
2h 12m₹797–1,104Drive 97.5 km
- Drive from Colachel to Varkalacar 97.5 km
1h 37m₹954–1,378Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colachel to Varkalataxi 97.5 km
1h 37m₹2,300–2,800
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colachel to Varkala is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹1,600 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Colachel to Varkala is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs ₹950 - ₹1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Colachel to Varkala station. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Marthandam and arriving at FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Colachel to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Eraniel and arriving at Varkala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
The distance between Colachel and Varkala is 102 km. The road distance is 97.5 km.
The best way to get from Colachel to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,600.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Colachel to Varkala, including transfers.
Colachel to Varkala bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Marthandam station.
Colachel to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Eraniel station.
The best way to get from Colachel to Varkala is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹750 - ₹1,100 and takes 2h 12m.
What companies run services between Colachel, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Eraniel to Varkala every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹140–1,100 and the journey takes 2h 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Marthandam to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost ₹210–410 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Eraniel to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Marthandam to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–410
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,300–2,800
Amber Cabs And Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 81 22 42 13 62
- Website
- ambercabs.business.site
Best Track
- Phone
- +91 45 22 66 69 99
- Website
- besttrack.in
Yellow Cabs India
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Booking & Getting There
Colachel to Varkala bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station.
Colachel to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colachel to Varkala is 98 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Colachel to Varkala.
There are 666+ hotels available in Varkala.