There are 4 ways to get from Karur to Varkala by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Karur, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus Karur, Tamil Nadu - Varkala(kerala), Kerala
8h 35m₹1,300–3,600Train
cheapest- Take the train from Karur to Erode Jntrain 22667 / ...
- Take the train from Erode Jn to Varkalatrain 12623 / ...
11h₹410–3,201Drive 368.1 km
- Drive from Karur to Varkalacar 368.1 km
6h 4m₹4,129–5,964Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karur to Varkalataxi 368.1 km
6h 4m₹6,000–7,500
Karur to Varkala by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karur to Varkala is to train which costs ₹410 - ₹3,200 and takes 11h.
The fastest way to get from Karur to Varkala is to drive which takes 6h 4m and costs ₹4,100 - ₹6,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Karur, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Varkala(kerala), Kerala. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Karur to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Karur and arriving at Varkala via Erode Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.
The distance between Karur and Varkala is 368 km. The road distance is 368.1 km.
The best way to get from Karur to Varkala without a car is to bus which takes 8h 35m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,600.
The bus from Karur, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Kerala takes 8h 35m including transfers and departs hourly.
Karur to Varkala bus services, operated by Punchiry Tours and Holidays, depart from Karur, Tamil Nadu station.
Karur to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karur station.
The best way to get from Karur to Varkala is to bus which takes 8h 35m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹410 - ₹3,200 and takes 11h.
What companies run services between Karur, India and Varkala, India?
Punchiry Tours and Holidays operates a bus from Karur, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Kerala hourly. Tickets cost ₹1,300–3,600 and the journey takes 8h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Karur to Varkala via Erode Jn in around 11h.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karur to Erode Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Erode Jn to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Karur, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–3,600
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
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More Questions & Answers
Karur to Varkala bus services, operated by Punchiry Tours and Holidays, arrive at Varkala(kerala), Kerala station.
Karur to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Erode Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karur to Varkala is 368 km. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Karur to Varkala.
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