There are 8 ways to get from Kuthalam to Varkala by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Varkala(kerala), Kerala
12h 5mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Kutralam to Tiruchchirapalitrain 06645 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Varkalatrain 16127 / ...
13h 53m₹438–3,330Drive 486.1 km
- Drive from Kuthalam to Varkalacar 486.1 km
7h 32m₹5,453–7,876Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kuthalam to Varkalataxi 486.1 km
7h 32m₹8,000–10,000Train to Trichy International Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Kutralam to Manjattidaltrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane TRZ - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
10h 28m₹10,787–16,786Train, bus
- Take the train from Kutralam to Thanjavurtrain
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus
13h 45mTrain to Chennai International Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Kutralam to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
10h 3m₹5,946–12,972Bus to Pondicherry, fly, train
- Take the bus from Kuttalam to Puducherrybus
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane PNY - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
13h 10m₹10,790–22,735
Kuthalam to Varkala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kuthalam to Varkala is to train which costs ₹430 - ₹3,400 and takes 13h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Kuthalam to Varkala is to drive which takes 7h 32m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹8,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kuthalam to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Varkala(kerala), Kerala via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Kuthalam to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Kutralam and arriving at Varkala via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 53m.
The distance between Kuthalam and Varkala is 487 km. The road distance is 486.1 km.
The best way to get from Kuthalam to Varkala without a car is to bus which takes 12h 5m and costs .
It takes approximately 12h 5m to get from Kuthalam to Varkala, including transfers.
Kuthalam to Varkala bus services, operated by Violet Holidays, depart from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu station.
Kuthalam to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kutralam station.
The best way to get from Kuthalam to Varkala is to bus which takes 12h 5m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹430 - ₹3,400 and takes 13h 53m.
What companies run services between Kuthalam, India and Varkala, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kuthalam to Varkala(kerala), Kerala via Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 12h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kutralam to Varkala via Tiruchchirapali in around 13h 53m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–14,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–14,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Pondicherry to Trivandrum via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–20,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Trivandrum via Bengaluru, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–20,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–25,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kutralam to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Kutralam to Manjattidal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Kutralam to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Kutralam to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Kuttalam to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹400–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹400–600
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–10,000
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Need to know: Eurostar, How do I buy a London Underground ticket?, and Need to know: Greyhound - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Kuthalam to Varkala bus services, operated by Violet Holidays, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Kuthalam to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kuthalam to Varkala is 486 km. It takes approximately 7h 32m to drive from Kuthalam to Varkala.
There are 640+ hotels available in Varkala.










