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

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There are 8 ways to get from Chennai 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 44m
    ₹6,171–13,108

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Varkalatrain train 12623 / ...
    14h 39m
    ₹430–3,300

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Stationbus bus FlixBus IN5530
    18h 40m
    ₹1,108–3,927

  4. Drive  713.3 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Varkalacar car 713.3 km
    10h 51m
    ₹6,939–10,023

  5. 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
    ₹9,530–14,438

  6. 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 11m
    ₹8,610–16,638

  7. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane MAA - CJB
    2. Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Varkalatrain train
    10h 49m
    ₹5,610–12,358

  8. Bus via Puducherry

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statuebus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Varkalabus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    18h 40m
    ₹1,977–3,232

Chennai to Varkala by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration14h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket₹430Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 672.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Varkala, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Varkala twice daily. Tickets cost ₹430–3,300 and the journey takes 14h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost ₹1,100–3,900 and the journey takes 17h 5m.

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