There are 7 ways to get from Chettinad to Varkala by bus (Flixbus), train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Kovilpatti to Nellaibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettai to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN5530
9h 36m₹1,837–4,051Train
cheapest- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Kollam Jntrain 16362 / ...
9h 42m₹763–3,200Drive 344.7 km
- Drive from Chettinad to Varkalacar 344.7 km
5h 26m₹3,853–5,565Taxi
- 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 44m₹15,123–22,412Train via Manamadurai
- Take the train from Kottaiyur to Manamadurai Jntrain 16849
- Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Varkalatrain 16344
14h 27m₹766–4,062Train to Trichy International Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Kottaiyur to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane TRZ - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
9h 53m₹10,077–20,132
Madurai (IXM) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chettinad to Varkala is to train which costs ₹750 - ₹3,200 and takes 9h 42m.
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 station. However, there are services departing from Kovilpatti and arriving at FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station via FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Chettinad to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Karaikkudi Jn and arriving at Varkala via Kollam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.
The distance between Chettinad and Varkala is 439 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 9h 36m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹4,100.
It takes approximately 9h 36m to get from Chettinad to Varkala, including transfers.
Chettinad to Varkala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Kovilpatti 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 9h 36m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹4,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹750 - ₹3,200 and takes 9h 42m.
What companies run services between Chettinad, India and Varkala, India?
You can take a vehicle from Chettinad to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station via Kovilpatti, Nellai, and FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettai in around 9h 36m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Karaikkudi Jn to Kollam Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 8h 20m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–19,000
Flights from Madurai to Trivandrum via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–19,000
Flights from Madurai to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–19,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–17,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–17,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–19,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Kottaiyur to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Manamadurai Jn to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹330–400
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
Train from Kottaiyur to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kovilpatti to Nellai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettai to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–950
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,900–8,000
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Booking & Getting There
Chettinad to Varkala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Nellai 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 671+ hotels available in Varkala.