Varkala station code - VAK

Varkala railway station code - VAK

Tickets to Varkala are booked against railway station code VAK. IRCTC accepts either the station name or this short code during train search.

Passengers travelling via Varkala should use VAK on IRCTC so the correct station is selected. This code also works for live train status, PNR checks, and enquiry SMS.

How to book a train ticket for Varkala

1. Open the IRCTC website or app and start a train search.
2. Type VAK in the From or To box instead of guessing the full station name.
3. Choose your travel date. General quota opens 60 days in advance at 8:00 AM IST (journey date not counted).
4. Use the IRCTC 60 days calculator first so you know the exact morning to book.
5. If general tickets are gone, try Tatkal one day before the journey — AC at 10:00 AM and Sleeper/2S at 11:00 AM.

Train ticket booking from Varkala

Indian Railways tickets can be booked online on IRCTC or at a railway reservation counter. For Varkala (VAK), online booking is usually the fastest way to get a confirmed berth, especially on busy routes and holiday weekends.

Booking tips for Varkala (VAK)

• Complete IRCTC profile and Aadhaar authentication before opening day.
• Keep From/To saved as VAK so search is instant at 8:00 AM.
• If you miss general booking, check the Tatkal calculator for the next window.
• After booking, verify the ticket on the PNR status page.

Need the opening date for your journey from Varkala? Use the free 60 days advance booking date calculator on RailBookingDate.