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

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

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  1. Fly to Trivandrum, train

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane MAA - TRV
    2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain train
    5h 34m
    ₹6,262–14,999

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chengalpattu to Varkalatrain train 20635 / ...
    13h 21m
    ₹390–3,000

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Toll to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Stationbus bus FlixBus IN5530
    15h 10m
    ₹1,000–3,600

  4. Drive  653.9 km

    1. Drive from Chengalpattu to Varkalacar car 653.9 km
    9h 52m
    ₹7,330–10,588

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chengalpattu to Varkalataxi taxi 653.9 km
    9h 52m
    ₹10,000–13,000

  6. Fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MAA - COK
    2. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Varkalataxi taxi
    5h 51m
    ₹9,121–15,329

  7. Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane MAA - TCR
    2. Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Varkalatrain train
    9h 17m
    ₹8,201–18,529

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chengalpattu Junction to Tenkasibus bus
    2. Take the train from Tenkasi Jn to Varkalatrain train 06109
    15h 13m
    ₹957–4,798

Chengalpattu to Varkala by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration13h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket₹390Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 698.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 34m

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, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Toll to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station once daily. Tickets cost ₹1,000–3,600 and the journey takes 15h 10m.

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