There are 5 ways to get from Kanyakumari to Varkala by train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Kanyakumari to Varkalatrain 16382 / ...
2h 42m₹150–1,200Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kanyakumari to Trivandrumbus
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain 16606 / ...
3h 42m₹223–1,127Drive 126.7 km
- Drive from Kanyakumari to Varkalacar 126.7 km
2h 5m₹1,422–2,054Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kanyakumari to Varkalataxi 126.7 km
2h 5m₹3,000–3,600Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kanyakumari - Sunrise Point to FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5138
- Take the bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN5530
4h 25m₹350–685
Kanyakumari to Varkala by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kanyakumari to Varkala is to train which costs ₹150 - ₹1,200 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Kanyakumari to Varkala is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Kanyakumari to Varkala station. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Kanyakumari - Sunrise Point and arriving at FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station via FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kanyakumari and arriving at Varkala. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 42m.
The distance between Kanyakumari and Varkala is 127 km. The road distance is 126.7 km.
The best way to get from Kanyakumari to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs ₹150 - ₹1,200.
The train from Kanyakumari to Varkala takes 2h 42m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Kanyakumari to Varkala bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Kanyakumari - Sunrise Point station.
Kanyakumari to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kanyakumari station.
The best way to get from Kanyakumari to Varkala is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs ₹150 - ₹1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹350 - ₹700 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Kanyakumari, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kanyakumari to Varkala 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Kanyakumari - Sunrise Point to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station via FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand in around 4h 25m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kanyakumari to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
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
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kanyakumari to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹100–180
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Kanyakumari - Sunrise Point to FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹100–140
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹250–550
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,000–3,600
Amber Cabs And Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 81 22 42 13 62
- Website
- ambercabs.business.site
Best Track
- Phone
- +91 45 22 66 69 99
- Website
- besttrack.in
Yellow Cabs India
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Booking & Getting There
Kanyakumari to Varkala bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand station.
Kanyakumari to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kanyakumari to Varkala is 127 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Kanyakumari to Varkala.
Book your Kanyakumari to Varkala bus tickets online with FlixBus.
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