There are 9 ways to get from Chengalpattu to Varkala by plane, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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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 55m₹5,762–11,499Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Varkalatrain 16127 / ...
14h 21m₹390–3,000Bus
- Take the bus from Chengalpattu junction to Kottarakarabus
- Take the bus from Kottakarra to Kesavadasapurambus
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus
11h 35mDrive 654 km
- Drive from Chengalpattu to Varkalacar 654 km
9h 52m₹7,352–10,620Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chengalpattu to Varkalataxi 654 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
10h 7m₹8,201–19,529Fly 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
8h 56m₹5,351–10,389Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Varkalatrain
10h 40m₹5,761–10,819Bus via Madurai
- 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 56m
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 14h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Chengalpattu to Varkala is to fly and train which takes 5h 55m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chengalpattu to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Chengalpattu junction and arriving at Varkala(kerala), Kerala via Kottakarra and Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.
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 14h 21m.
The distance between Chengalpattu and Varkala is 699 km. The road distance is 654 km.
The best way to get from Chengalpattu to Varkala without a car is to bus which takes 11h 35m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Chengalpattu to Varkala, including transfers.
Chengalpattu to Varkala bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Chengalpattu junction 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 bus which takes 11h 35m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹390 - ₹3,000 and takes 14h 21m.
What companies run services between Chengalpattu, India and Varkala, India?
You can take a bus from Chengalpattu junction to Varkala(kerala), Kerala via Kottakarra, Kesavadasapuram, and Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala in around 11h 35m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chengalpattu to Varkala twice daily. Tickets cost ₹390–3,000 and the journey takes 14h 21m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
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
- ₹5,500–8,000
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
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- 14h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–3,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- 5h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Podanur Jn to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Chengalpattu junction to Kottarakara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹850–2,700
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- AC Sleeper`
- ₹1,100–2,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kottakarra to Kesavadasapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹75–160
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
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
- https://www.flixbus.in
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More Questions & Answers
Chengalpattu to Varkala bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Kottarakara 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 634+ hotels available in Varkala.