There are 8 ways to get from Arunachala to Varkala by bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Thiruvannamalai to Trichybus
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Varkalatrain 20635 / ...
12h 58m₹437–2,904Bus
- Take the bus from Thiruvannamalai to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN5530
15h 35m₹797–2,483Drive 566 km
- Drive from Arunachala to Varkalacar 566 km
8h 50m₹6,458–9,328Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arunachala to Varkalataxi 566 km
8h 50m₹9,000–12,000Bus to Chennai International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train
- Take the bus from Tiruvannamalai to Chennai Airportbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
9h 11m₹6,690–16,763Train, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Trivandrum
- Take the train from Tiruvannamalai to Krishnarajapurmtrain
- Take the bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane BLR - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
12h 28m₹5,596–14,245Bus to Chennai International Airport, fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Take the bus from Tiruvannamalai to Chennai Airportbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Varkalatrain
12h 54m₹9,129–21,293Bus to Chennai International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Tiruvannamalai to Chennai Airportbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Varkalatrain
12h 42m₹6,279–13,653
Arunachala to Varkala by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arunachala to Varkala is to bus and train which costs ₹430 - ₹2,900 and takes 12h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Arunachala to Varkala is to drive which takes 8h 50m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹9,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Arunachala to Varkala station. However, there are services departing from Thiruvannamalai and arriving at FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 35m.
The distance between Arunachala and Varkala is 677 km. The road distance is 566 km.
The best way to get from Arunachala to Varkala without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 58m and costs ₹430 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 12h 58m to get from Arunachala to Varkala, including transfers.
Arunachala to Varkala bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Thiruvannamalai station.
Arunachala to Varkala bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Madurai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arunachala to Varkala is 566 km. It takes approximately 8h 50m to drive from Arunachala to Varkala.
There are 673+ hotels available in Varkala.
What companies run services between Arunachala, India and Varkala, India?
You can take a bus from Thiruvannamalai to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station via Madurai and FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand in around 15h 35m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trivandrum via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Tiruvannamalai to Krishnarajapurm
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Maniyachchi Jn to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Aluva to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Thiruvannamalai to Trichy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–750
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Thiruvannamalai to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–12,000
Gurudev Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 42 74 55 78
- Website
- gurudevtravels.in
Santhosh Travels
- Phone
- +91 95 00 42 57 00
- Website
- santhoshtravelstvm.com
SMS Taxi
- Phone
- +91 75 39 92 99 55
- Website
- tiruvannamalaiads.com
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