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How to get fromArunachala to Varkalaby bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Arunachala to Varkala by bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Thiruvannamalai to Trichybus bus
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Varkalatrain train 20635 / ...
    12h 58m
    ₹437–2,904

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Thiruvannamalai to Maduraibus bus
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Stationbus bus FlixBus IN5530
    15h 35m
    ₹797–2,483

  3. Drive  566 km

    1. Drive from Arunachala to Varkalacar car 566 km
    8h 50m
    ₹6,458–9,328

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Arunachala to Varkalataxi taxi 566 km
    8h 50m
    ₹9,000–12,000

  5. Bus to Chennai International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train

    1. Take the bus from Tiruvannamalai to Chennai Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane MAA - TRV
    3. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain train
    9h 11m
    ₹6,690–16,763

  6. Train, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Trivandrum

    1. Take the train from Tiruvannamalai to Krishnarajapurmtrain train
    2. Take the bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane BLR - TRV
    4. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain train
    12h 28m
    ₹5,596–14,245

  7. Bus to Chennai International Airport, fly to Tuticorin Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Tiruvannamalai to Chennai Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane MAA - TCR
    3. Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Varkalatrain train
    12h 54m
    ₹9,129–21,293

  8. Bus to Chennai International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Tiruvannamalai to Chennai Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MAA - COK
    3. Take the train from Aluva to Varkalatrain train
    12h 42m
    ₹6,279–13,653

Arunachala to Varkala by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket₹437Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 677.3 km
  • Duration: 12h 58m

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.

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