There are 9 ways to get from Dharmapuri to Varkala by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Dharmapuri to Ambalapuzhabus
- Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Kollambus
9h 41m₹950–3,338Train
cheapest- Take the train from Dharmapuri to Kollam Jntrain 12257
13h 3m₹433–3,330Drive 517.6 km
- Drive from Dharmapuri to Varkalacar 517.6 km
8h 21m₹5,848–8,447Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dharmapuri to Varkalataxi 517.6 km
8h 21m₹10,000–13,000Bus to Salem, fly to Trivandrum, train
- Take the bus from Dharmapuri to Salembus
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane SXV - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
9h 7m₹12,920–23,362Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Dharmapuri to Salembus
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus
13h 23mBus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train
- Take the bus from Dharmapuri to Lalbaugbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane BLR - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
7h 57m₹5,487–13,351Bus to Salem, fly to Cochin International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Dharmapuri to Salembus
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane SXV - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Varkalatrain
9h 28m₹7,509–18,752Bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Dharmapuri to Lalbaugbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane BLR - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Varkalatrain
11h 8m₹4,876–11,241
Dharmapuri to Varkala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dharmapuri to Varkala is to train which costs ₹430 - ₹3,400 and takes 13h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Dharmapuri to Varkala is to bus and fly and train which takes 7h 57m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹14,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Dharmapuri to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Dharmapuri and arriving at Kollam via Ambalapuzha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Dharmapuri to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Dharmapuri and arriving at Varkala via Kollam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 3m.
The distance between Dharmapuri and Varkala is 574 km. The road distance is 517.6 km.
The best way to get from Dharmapuri to Varkala without a car is to bus which takes 9h 41m and costs ₹950 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 9h 41m to get from Dharmapuri to Varkala, including transfers.
Dharmapuri to Varkala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Dharmapuri station.
Dharmapuri to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Dharmapuri station.
The best way to get from Dharmapuri to Varkala is to bus which takes 9h 41m and costs ₹950 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹430 - ₹3,400 and takes 13h 3m.
What companies run services between Dharmapuri, India and Varkala, India?
You can take a bus from Dharmapuri to Varkala via Ambalapuzha, Kollam, and Kollam Jn in around 9h 41m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Dharmapuri to Kollam Jn 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 12h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Trivandrum via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–20,000
Flights from Salem to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–20,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–10,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–10,000
Flights from Salem to Cochin International Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–15,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Dharmapuri to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
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 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 Aluva to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Aluva to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Dharmapuri to Ambalapuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,300
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Sleeper
- ₹750–1,300
Bus from Dharmapuri to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹470–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Dharmapuri to Lalbaug
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Dharmapuri to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹470–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Dharmapuri to Lalbaug
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 21m
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–13,000
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More Questions & Answers
Dharmapuri to Varkala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Ambalapuzha station.
Dharmapuri to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dharmapuri to Varkala is 518 km. It takes approximately 8h 21m to drive from Dharmapuri to Varkala.
There are 681+ hotels available in Varkala.









