There are 4 ways to get from Aruppukkottai to Varkala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Aruppukkottai to Kollam Jntrain 16362
7h 51m₹307–2,399Bus
- Take the bus from Aruppukottai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Aruppukottai, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Varkala(kerala), Kerala
9h 5mDrive 227.6 km
- Drive from Aruppukkottai to Varkalacar 227.6 km
3h 43m₹2,560–3,698Taxi
- Take the taxi from Aruppukkottai to Varkalataxi 227.6 km
3h 43m₹3,800–4,500
Aruppukkottai to Varkala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aruppukkottai to Varkala is to train which costs ₹300 - ₹2,400 and takes 7h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Aruppukkottai to Varkala is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Aruppukkottai to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Aruppukottai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Varkala(kerala), Kerala via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Aruppukkottai to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Aruppukkottai and arriving at Varkala via Kollam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
The distance between Aruppukkottai and Varkala is 268 km. The road distance is 227.6 km.
The best way to get from Aruppukkottai to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 7h 51m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Aruppukkottai to Varkala, including transfers.
Aruppukkottai to Varkala bus services, operated by Sri SMS Travels, depart from Aruppukottai, Tamil Nadu station.
Aruppukkottai to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Aruppukkottai station.
The best way to get from Aruppukkottai to Varkala is to train which takes 7h 51m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 5m.
What companies run services between Aruppukkottai, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Aruppukkottai to Kollam Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aruppukottai, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Kerala via Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 9h 5m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Aruppukkottai to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–4,500
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More Questions & Answers
Aruppukkottai to Varkala bus services, operated by Sri SMS Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Aruppukkottai to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aruppukkottai to Varkala is 228 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Aruppukkottai to Varkala.
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