There are 5 ways to get from Dhanushkodi to Varkala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Nāgercoil
best- Take the train from Rameswaram to Nagercoil Jntrain 22621
- Take the train from Nagercoil Jn to Varkalatrain 16382 / ...
10h 5m₹754–3,530Train
cheapest- Take the train from Rameswaram to Varkalatrain 16344
13h 59m₹734–3,330Bus
- Take the bus from Rameshwaram to Sellurbus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Varkala(kerala), Kerala
12h 28mDrive 376.4 km
- Drive from Dhanushkodi to Varkalacar 376.4 km
6h 1m₹4,297–6,207Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dhanushkodi to Varkalataxi 376.4 km
6h 1m₹6,000–7,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dhanushkodi to Varkala is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹3,400 and takes 13h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Dhanushkodi to Varkala is to drive which takes 6h 1m and costs ₹4,300 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Dhanushkodi to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Rameshwaram and arriving at Varkala(kerala), Kerala via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Dhanushkodi to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Varkala via Nagercoil Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.
The distance between Dhanushkodi and Varkala is 523 km. The road distance is 376.4 km.
The best way to get from Dhanushkodi to Varkala without a car is to train via Nāgercoil which takes 10h 5m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 10h 5m to get from Dhanushkodi to Varkala, including transfers.
Dhanushkodi to Varkala bus services, operated by VKV Travels, depart from Rameshwaram station.
Dhanushkodi to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rameswaram station.
The best way to get from Dhanushkodi to Varkala is to train via Nāgercoil which takes 10h 5m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 28m.
What companies run services between Dhanushkodi, India and Varkala, India?
You can take a vehicle from Dhanushkodi to Varkala via Rameswaram and Nagercoil Jn in around 10h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dhanushkodi to Varkala(kerala), Kerala via Rameshwaram, Sellur, and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 12h 28m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rameswaram to Nagercoil Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹250–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
Train from Nagercoil Jn to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Rameswaram to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹370–2,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹370–450
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Rameshwaram to Sellur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,300
- Website
- VKV Travels
- AC Seater
- ₹1,600–2,300
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
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Booking & Getting There
Dhanushkodi to Varkala bus services, operated by VKV Travels, arrive at Sellur station.
Dhanushkodi to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nagercoil Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dhanushkodi to Varkala is 376 km. It takes approximately 6h 1m to drive from Dhanushkodi to Varkala.
There are 667+ hotels available in Varkala.