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Varkala to Alleppey (Alappuzha) by train, bus or road
155 km by road. The train is fastest at 4 h; the train is cheapest, from ₹100 per person.
Alleppey (Alappuzha) to VarkalaFastest
Train
Parasuram Express
4 h door to door
Cheapest
Train
Parasuram Express
from ₹100 per person
Best value
Train
Parasuram Express
cheapest at mid fares among options within 1.5× the fastest time
Every option, compared
Door-to-door times (flight times include about three hours at the airports). Fares are typical ranges from budget to premium class.
| Mode | Service | Time | Fare | Overnight | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train | Parasuram Express | 4 h | ₹100–₹500per person | No | Daily |
| Bus | KSRTC | 4.5 h | ₹190–₹570per person | No | Daily |
| Cab | Private taxi / Innova | 4 h | ₹2,300–₹3,400per car (up to 4) | No | Daily |
What it costs your group, one way
Fares × people; a cab is priced per car, one car per four people.
| Option | 2 people | 4 people |
|---|---|---|
| Train · Parasuram Express | ₹200–₹1,000 | ₹400–₹2,000 |
| Bus · KSRTC | ₹380–₹1,140 | ₹760–₹2,280 |
| Cab · Private taxi / Innova | ₹2,300–₹3,400 | ₹2,300–₹3,400 |
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Trains from Varkala Sivagiri to Alleppey (Alappuzha).
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Once you’re in Alleppey (Alappuzha)
- Best time: November – February
- Typical stay: 3 days
- Railhead: Alleppey (Alappuzha), 1 km
- Airport: Cochin International Airport, 75 km
- On the ground: from ₹8,100 for two over 3 days — stay, food, local transport and entry, typical rates (not season-adjusted), excluding this journey.
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