There are 5 ways to get from Aruppukkottai to Varkala by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train via Nāgercoil
best- Take the train from Aruppukkottai to Nagercoil Jntrain 16861
- Take the train from Nagercoil Jn to Varkalatrain 16382 / ...
7h 7m₹324–2,599Train
cheapest- Take the train from Aruppukkottai to Kollam Jntrain 16362 / ...
7h 58m₹307–2,399Bus
- Take the bus from Aruppukottai Bypass to Tuticorinbus
- Take the bus from Tuticorin to Nagercoil Omni Bus Standbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Stationbus
7h 20m₹869–3,192Drive 227.6 km
- Drive from Aruppukkottai to Varkalacar 227.6 km
3h 43m₹2,552–3,685Taxi
- Take the taxi from Aruppukkottai to Varkalataxi 227.6 km
3h 43m₹3,800–4,500
Aruppukkottai to Varkala by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aruppukkottai to Varkala is to train which costs ₹300 - ₹2,400 and takes 7h 58m.
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 station. However, there are services departing from Aruppukottai Bypass and arriving at FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station via Tuticorin and FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Aruppukkottai to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Aruppukkottai and arriving at Varkala via Nagercoil Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
The distance between Aruppukkottai and Varkala is 322 km. The road distance is 227.6 km.
The best way to get from Aruppukkottai to Varkala without a car is to train via Nāgercoil which takes 7h 7m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Aruppukkottai to Varkala, including transfers.
Aruppukkottai to Varkala bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Aruppukottai Bypass 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 via Nāgercoil which takes 7h 7m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹850 - ₹3,200 and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Aruppukkottai, India and Varkala, India?
You can take a train from Aruppukkottai to Varkala via Nagercoil Jn in around 7h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aruppukottai Bypass to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station via Tuticorin and FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand in around 7h 20m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Aruppukkottai to Nagercoil Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Nagercoil Jn to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Aruppukkottai to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Aruppukottai Bypass to Tuticorin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹65–650
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Tuticorin to Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–550
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–4,500
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Booking & Getting There
Aruppukkottai to Varkala bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Tuticorin station.
Aruppukkottai to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nagercoil Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aruppukkottai to Varkala is 228 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Aruppukkottai to Varkala.
There are 683+ hotels available in Varkala.