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How to get fromChennai to Varkalaby subway, plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Varkala by subway, plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Subway, fly to Trivandrum, train

    best
    1. Take the subway from Cmbt to Airportsubway subway
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane MAA - TRV
    3. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain train
    5h 24m
    ₹6,171–12,108

  2. Train

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

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus bus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Varkala(kerala), Kerala
    15h 45m
    ₹1,700–2,400

  4. Drive 713.3 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Varkalacar car 713.3 km
    10h 51m
    ₹8,081–11,673

  5. 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
    ₹8,610–18,638

  6. Fly to Cochin International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MAA - COK
    2. Take the train from Aluva to Varkalatrain train
    9h
    ₹5,760–9,998

  7. Bus via Madurai

    1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus bus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
    2. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus bus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Varkala(kerala), Kerala
    16h 10m

Chennai to Varkala by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration14h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket₹430Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 672.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 24m

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, VKV Travels operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Kerala 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹1,700–2,400 and the journey takes 15h 45m.

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