55 km · about 1.5 hours
Kovalam to Varkala Taxi
Short hop between Kerala's two beach towns, 55km up the coast through the capital.
55 kmRoad distance
1.5 hrsTypical drive time
₹1,100+Sedan, one way
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Estimated one-way fare
Worked out from our per-km rate plus the driver allowance for this distance. It is an estimate, not a meter — confirm the exact figure on the call, since a night halt, an interstate permit or a detour changes it.
| Vehicle | Seats | Per km | Est. one way |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swift Dzire / Etios Sedan |
4 | ₹13 | ₹1,100 |
| Maruti Ertiga MPV |
6 | ₹16 | ₹1,300 |
| Toyota Innova Crysta SUV |
6 | ₹19 | ₹1,550 |
| Tempo Traveller 12+1 Tempo |
12 | ₹24 | ₹1,900 |
| Tempo Traveller 17+1 Tempo |
17 | ₹28 | ₹2,150 |
| Force Urbania Luxury Van |
13 | ₹38 | ₹2,900 |
Includes driver allowance. Tolls, parking and permits at actuals. Round trips are quoted lower per km than two one-way fares.
The route
Via: Thiruvananthapuram → Attingal → NH66
- Padmanabhaswamy TempleIn Thiruvananthapuram, on the way out. Dress code applies.
- Napier Museum & zooCentral Trivandrum, a good rainy-day stop.
- AttingalHighway town.
- Kappil backwaterJust north of Varkala where lake and sea meet.
- Varkala North CliffDrop point.
Driver's note. Cars cannot go onto the cliff path. We drop at the Helipad ground or the cliff entrance, and it is a short walk from there.
Kovalam to Varkala — common questions
How far is it?
55km, about 1.5 hours.
Can we stop at the temple?
Yes. Note the strict dress code and that non-Hindus are not admitted inside.
Where do you drop in Varkala?
At the nearest vehicle-permitted point to North Cliff, usually the Helipad ground.
Can we go on to the airport after?
Yes. Trivandrum airport is 55km from Varkala.
Other routes on this side of Kerala
Doing more than one stop?
Hills, backwaters and beach in one trip, same car and driver throughout. Usually cheaper than booking each leg separately.
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