What is the cheapest way to get from Kāraikudi to Varkala?

The cheapest way to get from Kāraikudi to Varkala is to train which costs ₹340 - ₹2,700 and takes 10h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kāraikudi to Varkala?

The fastest way to get from Kāraikudi to Varkala is to drive which takes 5h 22m and costs ₹3,800 - ₹6,000.

Is there a direct bus between Kāraikudi and Varkala?

No, there is no direct bus from Kāraikudi 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 10h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Kāraikudi and Varkala?

No, there is no direct train from Kāraikudi to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Karaikkudi Jn and arriving at Varkala via Kollam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.

How far is it from Kāraikudi to Varkala?

The distance between Kāraikudi and Varkala is 374 km. The road distance is 342.6 km.

How do I travel from Kāraikudi to Varkala without a car?

The best way to get from Kāraikudi to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 10h 6m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,700.

How long does it take to get from Kāraikudi to Varkala?

It takes approximately 10h 6m to get from Kāraikudi to Varkala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kāraikudi to Varkala bus from?

Kāraikudi to Varkala bus services, operated by SKT Bus Transport, depart from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu station.

Where do I catch the Kāraikudi to Varkala train from?

Kāraikudi to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikkudi Jn station.

Train or bus from Kāraikudi to Varkala?

The best way to get from Kāraikudi to Varkala is to train which takes 10h 6m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 56m.

Where does the Kāraikudi to Varkala bus arrive?

Kāraikudi to Varkala bus services, operated by SKT Bus Transport, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.

Where does the Kāraikudi to Varkala train arrive?

Kāraikudi to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.

Can I drive from Kāraikudi to Varkala?

Yes, the driving distance between Kāraikudi to Varkala is 343 km. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Kāraikudi to Varkala.

Where can I stay near Varkala?

There are 656+ hotels available in Varkala.

Kāraikudi to Varkala - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Kāraikudi to Varkala by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Kollam Jntrain 16362
10h 6m
₹347–2,691
Bus
1. Take the bus from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Devakottai, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
2. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Varkala(kerala), Kerala
10h 56m
Drive 342.6 km
1. Drive from Kāraikudi to Varkalacar 342.6 km
5h 22m
₹3,865–5,583
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kāraikudi to Varkalataxi 342.6 km
5h 22m
₹5,500–7,000
Taxi to Madurai, fly, train
1. Take the taxi from Kāraikudi to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane IXM - TRV
3. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
8h 36m
₹10,999–18,675
Train to Trichy International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane TRZ - TRV
3. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
9h 15m
₹10,781–16,739

Kāraikudi to Varkala by train

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Distance: 374.2 km
Duration: 10h 6m

What companies run services between Kāraikudi, India and Varkala, India?

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. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kāraikudi to Varkala(kerala), Kerala via Devakottai, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 10h 56m.

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