There are 8 ways to get from Dharmapuri to Varkala by bus, 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 Dharmapuri to Karurbus
- Take the bus from Karur, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus Karur, Tamil Nadu - Varkala(kerala), Kerala
11h 25mTrain
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₹5,908–8,534Taxi
- 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 6m₹5,920–21,362Bus 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 23mTrain to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train
- Take the train from Dharmapuri to Bangalore Easttrain
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane BLR - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
9h 54m₹5,381–13,573Bus 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 22m₹7,509–18,752
Salem (SXV) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 drive which takes 8h 21m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹9,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Dharmapuri to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Dharmapuri and arriving at Varkala(kerala), Kerala via Karur, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.
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 518 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 11h 25m and costs .
It takes approximately 11h 25m 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 11h 25m and costs . 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(kerala), Kerala via Karur and Karur, Tamil Nadu in around 11h 25m. 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
- ₹5,500–21,000
Flights from Salem to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–21,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
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
- 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 Dharmapuri to Bangalore East
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
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
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Dharmapuri to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Dharmapuri to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹470–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Dharmapuri to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹470–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 21m
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–13,000
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Booking & Getting There
Dharmapuri to Varkala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Karur 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 667+ hotels available in Varkala.









