There are 6 ways to get from Chettinad to Varkala by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Devakottai, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Varkala(kerala), Kerala
11h 6mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Kollam Jntrain 16362
11h 37m₹451–3,554Drive 344.7 km
- Drive from Chettinad to Varkalacar 344.7 km
5h 26m₹3,867–5,586Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chettinad to Varkalataxi 344.7 km
5h 26m₹6,500–8,000Taxi to Madurai, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Chettinad to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane IXM - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
8h 55m₹11,623–19,412Train to Trichy International Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Chettinad to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane TRZ - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
9h 49m₹10,776–16,708
Chettinad to Varkala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chettinad to Varkala is to train which costs ₹450 - ₹3,600 and takes 11h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Chettinad to Varkala is to drive which takes 5h 26m and costs ₹3,800 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chettinad to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Varkala(kerala), Kerala via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Chettinad to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Chettinad and arriving at Varkala via Karaikkudi Jn and Kollam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.
The distance between Chettinad and Varkala is 383 km. The road distance is 344.7 km.
The best way to get from Chettinad to Varkala without a car is to bus which takes 11h 6m and costs .
It takes approximately 11h 6m to get from Chettinad to Varkala, including transfers.
Chettinad to Varkala bus services, operated by SKT Bus Transport, depart from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chettinad to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikkudi Jn station.
The best way to get from Chettinad to Varkala is to bus which takes 11h 6m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹450 - ₹3,600 and takes 11h 37m.
What companies run services between Chettinad, India and Varkala, India?
You can take a vehicle from Chettinad to Varkala(kerala), Kerala via Devakottai, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 11h 6m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Karaikkudi Jn to Kollam Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 9h 10m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–16,000
Flights from Madurai to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–16,000
Flights from Madurai to Trivandrum via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–16,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–14,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–14,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–25,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
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 Chettinad to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
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
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,900–8,000
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More Questions & Answers
Chettinad to Varkala bus services, operated by SKT Bus Transport, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chettinad to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chettinad to Varkala is 345 km. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Chettinad to Varkala.
There are 648+ hotels available in Varkala.