There are 6 ways to get from Alathur to Varkala by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Pattukottai to Kollam Jntrain 16362
11h 54m₹703–3,293Bus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Varkala(kerala), Kerala
12h 48mDrive 425.8 km
- Drive from Alathur to Varkalacar 425.8 km
6h 46m₹4,776–6,899Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alathur to Varkalataxi 425.8 km
6h 46m₹7,000–8,500Taxi to Trichy International Airport, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Alathur to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)taxi
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane TRZ - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
8h 29m₹12,240–17,551Taxi to Madurai, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Alathur to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane IXM - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
10h 15m₹12,683–20,665
Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alathur to Varkala is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹3,300 and takes 11h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Alathur to Varkala is to drive which takes 6h 46m and costs ₹4,700 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Alathur to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Orathanadu, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Varkala(kerala), Kerala via Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Alathur to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Pattukottai and arriving at Varkala via Kollam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 54m.
The distance between Alathur and Varkala is 457 km. The road distance is 425.8 km.
The best way to get from Alathur to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 11h 54m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 11h 54m to get from Alathur to Varkala, including transfers.
Alathur to Varkala bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, depart from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu station.
Alathur to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pattukottai station.
The best way to get from Alathur to Varkala is to train which takes 11h 54m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 48m.
What companies run services between Alathur, Tamil Nādu, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Pattukottai to Kollam Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹260–2,000 and the journey takes 10h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alathur to Varkala(kerala), Kerala via Orathanadu, Tamil Nadu, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 12h 48m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–14,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–14,000
Flights from Madurai to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–16,000
Flights from Madurai to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–16,000
Flights from Madurai to Trivandrum via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–16,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–25,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pattukottai to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,100–8,500
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More Questions & Answers
Alathur to Varkala bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Alathur to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alathur to Varkala is 426 km. It takes approximately 6h 46m to drive from Alathur to Varkala.
There are 640+ hotels available in Varkala.