There are 4 ways to get from Varkala to Vellayani by bus (Flixbus), train, car, or taxi
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from FlixBus Varkala - Beach to FlixBus Kovalambus FlixBus IN5530
1h 27m₹469–623Train
- Take the train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 20636 / ...
1h 51m₹1,422–3,435Drive 49.9 km
- Drive from Varkala to Vellayanicar 49.9 km
54 min₹559–807Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Vellayanitaxi 49.9 km
54 min₹1,000–1,300
Varkala to Vellayani by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Vellayani is to bus which costs ₹460 - ₹650 and takes 1h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Vellayani is to drive which takes 54 min and costs ₹550 - ₹850.
No, there is no direct bus from Varkala to Vellayani. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Varkala - Beach and arriving at FlixBus Kovalam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Varkala to Vellayani. However, there are services departing from Varkala and arriving at Thiruvananthapuram Central via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
The distance between Varkala and Vellayani is 63 km. The road distance is 49.9 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Vellayani without a car is to bus which takes 1h 27m and costs ₹460 - ₹650.
It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Varkala to Vellayani, including transfers.
Varkala to Vellayani bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Varkala - Beach station.
Varkala to Vellayani train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varkala station.
The best way to get from Varkala to Vellayani is to bus which takes 1h 27m and costs ₹460 - ₹650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,400 - ₹3,500 and takes 1h 51m.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Vellayani, India?
FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Varkala - Beach to FlixBus Kovalam once daily. Tickets cost ₹170–270 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Central hourly. Tickets cost ₹120–950 and the journey takes 41 min.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 41 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 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Varkala - Beach to FlixBus Kovalam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–270
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–1,300
Kollam Cab
- Phone
- +91 98 95 21 82 40
Kollam Online Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 99 46 26 85 56
- Website
- kollamonlinetaxi.business.site
Smile Taxi Service
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Booking & Getting There
Varkala to Vellayani bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Kovalam station.
Varkala to Vellayani train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Vellayani is 50 km. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Varkala to Vellayani.
There are 790+ hotels available in Vellayani.