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Ambala to Varkala

Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Ambala, Haryana to Varkala, Kerala.

Approx Distance: 3129 km

Approx Duration: 69.5 hrs

Route overview

Ambala to Varkala is about 3129 km by road, roughly 69.5 hours of travel time.

By car: Ambala to Varkala

About 63h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.

Start from Ambala. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
147 km (about 2h 56m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 447. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 597. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 747. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
147 km (about 2h 56m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 894. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1044. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1194. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
147 km (about 2h 56m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1341. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1491. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1641. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
147 km (about 2h 56m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1788. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1938. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2088. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
147 km (about 2h 56m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 2235. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2385. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2535. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
147 km (about 2h 56m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 2682. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2832. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2982. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
147 km (about 2h 56m of driving) — Arrive in Varkala

By bus: Ambala to Varkala

4 bus rides with 3 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Ambala. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ambala. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Ambala → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~782 km Takes about 17h 23m. Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,240.
Change buses at a major city (around km 782). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Varkala. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
change point 1 → change point 2. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~782 km Takes about 17h 23m. Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,240.
Change buses at a major city (around km 1565). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Varkala. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
change point 2 → change point 3. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~782 km Takes about 17h 23m. Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,240.
Change buses at a major city (around km 2347). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Varkala. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
change point 3 → Varkala. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~782 km Takes about 17h 23m. Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,240.
Arrive in Varkala

By train: Ambala to Varkala

The nearest railway stations are Ambala City for Ambala and Varkala for Varkala. Trains between them in the timetable data:

AMRITSAR - KOCHUVELI SF Exp (12484) — departs 09:58 AM from Ambala City, arrives 02:37 PM (+2 days) at Varkala, 52h 39m
CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp (12218) — departs 10:20 AM from Ambala Cant Jn, arrives 01:57 PM (+2 days) at Varkala, 51h 37m
With one change, 52h 7m in total: CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp (12218) 09:41 AM Dhulkot to 04:00 AM Vadodara Jn, then Hapa-Tirunelveli Express (12998) 05:20 AM Vadodara Jn to 01:48 PM Akathumuri — change at Vadodara Jn (about 1h 20m wait)
With one change, 52h 9m in total: AMRITSAR - KOCHUVELI SF Exp (12484) 09:39 AM Rajpura Jn to 04:00 AM Vadodara Jn, then Hapa-Tirunelveli Express (12998) 05:20 AM Vadodara Jn to 01:48 PM Akathumuri — change at Vadodara Jn (about 1h 20m wait)
With one change, 53h 6m in total: CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp (12218) 09:41 AM Dhulkot to 08:55 PM Madgaon, then DEHRADUN - KOCHUVELI SF Express (12288) 09:50 PM Madgaon to 02:47 PM Akathumuri — change at Madgaon (about 55m wait)

Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 3129 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹34,520 · Sedan ₹40,780 · SUV ₹53,340 · Innova / MUV ₹59,650 · Tempo Traveller ₹69,140
Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,440 · AC Seater ₹5,630 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹5,010 · AC Sleeper ₹7,200 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,810
Train: Sleeper ₹1,910 · Economy ₹3,160 · Third AC ₹4,410 · Second AC ₹6,290 · First AC ₹8,790

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

Ambala to Varkala

Route overview

By car: Ambala to Varkala

By bus: Ambala to Varkala

By train: Ambala to Varkala

Tentative fare estimate

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