Banswara to Varkala
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Banswara, Rajasthan to Varkala, Kerala.
Approx Distance: 2165 km
Approx Duration: 48.1 hrs
Route overview
Banswara to Varkala is about 2165 km by road, roughly 48.1 hours of travel time.
By car: Banswara to Varkala
About 43h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Banswara. 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.
- 133 km (about 2h 40m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 433. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 583. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 733. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 133 km (about 2h 40m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 866. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1016. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1166. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 133 km (about 2h 40m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1299. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1449. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1599. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 133 km (about 2h 40m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1732. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1882. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2032. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 133 km (about 2h 40m of driving) — Arrive in Varkala
By bus: Banswara to Varkala
3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Banswara. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Banswara. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Banswara → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~722 km Takes about 16h 3m. Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,070.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 722). 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) · ~722 km Takes about 16h 3m. Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,070.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1443). 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 → Varkala. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~722 km Takes about 16h 3m. Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,070.
- Arrive in Varkala
By train: Banswara to Varkala
The nearest railway stations are Bhairongarh (about 56 km away) for Banswara and Varkala for Varkala. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- AMRITSAR - KOCHUVELI SF Exp (12484) — departs 12:42 AM from Bamnia, arrives 02:37 PM (+1 day) at Varkala, 37h 55m
- CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp (12218) — departs 12:44 AM from Bamnia, arrives 01:57 PM (+1 day) at Varkala, 37h 13m
- DEHRADUN - KOCHUVELI SF Express (12288) — departs 12:44 AM from Bamnia, arrives 02:37 PM (+1 day) at Varkala, 37h 53m
- DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - TRIVANDRUM Rajdhani Exp (12432) — departs 07:25 PM from Bhairongarh, arrives 04:08 AM (+2 days) at Varkala, 32h 43m
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 2165 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹23,920 · Sedan ₹28,250 · SUV ₹36,960 · Innova / MUV ₹41,340 · Tempo Traveller ₹47,930
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,380 · AC Seater ₹3,900 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,460 · AC Sleeper ₹4,980 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,110
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,330 · Economy ₹2,200 · Third AC ₹3,060 · Second AC ₹4,360 · First AC ₹6,090
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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