There are 4 ways to get from Kurumbur to Varkala by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu - Varkala(kerala), Kerala
5h 11mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Kurumbur to Tirunelvelitrain 16732 / ...
- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Varkalatrain 16127 / ...
5h 44m₹294–2,351Drive 198.6 km
- Drive from Kurumbur to Varkalacar 198.6 km
3h 18m₹2,267–3,274Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kurumbur to Varkalataxi 198.6 km
3h 18m₹4,500–5,500
Kurumbur to Varkala by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kurumbur to Varkala is to train which costs ₹290 - ₹2,400 and takes 5h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Kurumbur to Varkala is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Kurumbur to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Varkala(kerala), Kerala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Kurumbur to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Kurumbur and arriving at Varkala via Tirunelveli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between Kurumbur and Varkala is 208 km. The road distance is 198.6 km.
The best way to get from Kurumbur to Varkala without a car is to bus which takes 5h 11m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Kurumbur to Varkala, including transfers.
Kurumbur to Varkala bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu station.
Kurumbur to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kurumbur station.
The best way to get from Kurumbur to Varkala is to bus which takes 5h 11m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹290 - ₹2,400 and takes 5h 44m.
What companies run services between Kurumbur, India and Varkala, India?
SLGT Travels operates a bus from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Kerala hourly, and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kurumbur to Varkala via Tirunelveli in around 5h 44m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kurumbur to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Tirunelveli to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–5,500
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Booking & Getting There
Kurumbur to Varkala bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Varkala(kerala), Kerala station.
Kurumbur to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tirunelveli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kurumbur to Varkala is 199 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Kurumbur to Varkala.
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