There are 7 ways to get from Chengalpattu to Varkala by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Fly to Trivandrum, train
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
5h 29m₹6,262–14,999Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Varkalatrain 20635 / ...
13h 21m₹390–3,000Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Toll to FlixBus Madurai - Simmakalbus FlixBus IN5129 / ...
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Varkala(kerala), Kerala
16h 56mDrive 653.9 km
- Drive from Chengalpattu to Varkalacar 653.9 km
9h 52m₹7,399–10,687Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chengalpattu to Varkalataxi 653.9 km
9h 52m₹10,000–13,000Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Varkalatrain
9h 17m₹8,201–20,529Fly to Cochin International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Varkalatrain
9h 5m₹5,851–11,389
Chengalpattu to Varkala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chengalpattu to Varkala is to train which costs ₹390 - ₹3,000 and takes 13h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Chengalpattu to Varkala is to fly and train which takes 5h 29m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹15,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chengalpattu to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Chengalpet New Bus Terminal and arriving at Varkala(kerala), Kerala via FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Toll and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 56m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chengalpattu and arriving at Varkala. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 21m.
The distance between Chengalpattu and Varkala is 699 km. The road distance is 653.9 km.
The best way to get from Chengalpattu to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 13h 21m and costs ₹390 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Chengalpattu to Varkala, including transfers.
Chengalpattu to Varkala bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Toll station.
Chengalpattu to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chengalpattu station.
The best way to get from Chengalpattu to Varkala is to train which takes 13h 21m and costs ₹390 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 56m.
What companies run services between Chengalpattu, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chengalpattu to Varkala twice daily. Tickets cost ₹390–3,000 and the journey takes 13h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chengalpet New Bus Terminal to Varkala(kerala), Kerala via FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Toll, FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal, and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 16h 56m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–12,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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 Chengalpattu to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–3,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹390–470
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
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
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Toll to FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,000
- Website
- FlixBus India
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More Questions & Answers
Chengalpattu to Varkala bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal station.
Chengalpattu to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chengalpattu to Varkala is 654 km. It takes approximately 9h 52m to drive from Chengalpattu to Varkala.
There are 700+ hotels available in Varkala.