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How to get fromKattankulathur to Varkalaby plane, train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Kattankulathur to Varkala by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly to Trivandrum, train

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane MAA - TRV
    2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain train
    5h 36m
    ₹6,256–14,955

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chengalpattu to Varkalatrain train 20635 / ...
    14h 49m
    ₹502–3,867

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - SRM University to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Stationbus bus FlixBus IN5530
    15h 30m
    ₹1,000–3,700

  4. Drive  669.8 km

    1. Drive from Kattankulathur to Varkalacar car 669.8 km
    10h 6m
    ₹7,645–11,042

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kattankulathur to Varkalataxi taxi 669.8 km
    10h 6m
    ₹11,000–14,000

  6. Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane MAA - TCR
    2. Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Varkalatrain train
    9h 19m
    ₹8,695–19,485

  7. Fly to Cochin International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MAA - COK
    2. Take the train from Aluva to Varkalatrain train
    9h 7m
    ₹5,345–11,845

  8. Bus via Kumbakonam

    1. Take the bus from SRM University to Kumbakonambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus bus
    18h 44m

Kattankulathur to Varkala by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration14h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket₹502Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 682.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 36m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Chengalpattu to Varkala twice daily. Tickets cost ₹390–3,000 and the journey takes 13h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Chennai - SRM University to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station once daily. Tickets cost ₹1,000–3,700 and the journey takes 15h 30m.

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