There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Varkala by plane, train, bus, or car
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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 41m₹5,754–11,442Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Varkalatrain 12623 / ...
14h 30m₹430–3,300Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Varkala(kerala), Kerala
15h 45m₹1,700–2,400Drive 713.3 km
- Drive from Chennai to Varkalacar 713.3 km
10h 51m₹8,023–11,588Fly 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 53m₹8,193–19,472Fly 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 42m₹5,343–10,332Fly 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 26m₹5,753–10,762Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Varkala(kerala), Kerala
16h 10m
Chennai to Varkala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Varkala is to train which costs ₹430 - ₹3,300 and takes 14h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Varkala is to fly and train which takes 5h 41m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹12,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Varkala(kerala), Kerala. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Varkala. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 30m.
The distance between Chennai and Varkala is 678 km. The road distance is 713.3 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 14h 30m and costs ₹430 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Chennai to Varkala, including transfers.
Chennai to Varkala bus services, operated by VKV Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Varkala is to train which takes 14h 30m and costs ₹430 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,400 and takes 15h 45m.
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 30m. 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.
- 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 Chennai Central to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹430–3,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹430–550
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,600–3,300
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
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,700–2,400
- Schedules at
- omio.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Varkala bus services, operated by VKV Travels, arrive at Varkala(kerala), Kerala station.
Chennai to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Varkala is 713 km. It takes approximately 10h 51m to drive from Chennai to Varkala.
There are 650+ hotels available in Varkala.