What is the cheapest way to get from Kāraikkudi to Varkala?

The cheapest way to get from Kāraikkudi to Varkala is to train which costs ₹340 - ₹2,700 and takes 9h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kāraikkudi to Varkala?

The fastest way to get from Kāraikkudi to Varkala is to drive which takes 5h 20m and costs ₹3,800 - ₹5,500.

Is there a direct bus between Kāraikkudi and Varkala?

No, there is no direct bus from Kāraikkudi to Varkala station. However, there are services departing from Kovilpatti and arriving at FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station via FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Kāraikkudi and Varkala?

No, there is no direct train from Kāraikkudi to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Karaikkudi Jn and arriving at Varkala via Kollam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.

How far is it from Kāraikkudi to Varkala?

The distance between Kāraikkudi and Varkala is 374 km. The road distance is 341.2 km.

How do I travel from Kāraikkudi to Varkala without a car?

The best way to get from Kāraikkudi to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 9h 23m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,700.

How long does it take to get from Kāraikkudi to Varkala?

It takes approximately 9h 23m to get from Kāraikkudi to Varkala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kāraikkudi to Varkala bus from?

Kāraikkudi to Varkala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Kovilpatti station.

Where do I catch the Kāraikkudi to Varkala train from?

Kāraikkudi to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikkudi Jn station.

Train or bus from Kāraikkudi to Varkala?

The best way to get from Kāraikkudi to Varkala is to train which takes 9h 23m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,500 - ₹3,700 and takes 9h 31m.

Where does the Kāraikkudi to Varkala bus arrive?

Kāraikkudi to Varkala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Nellai station.

Where does the Kāraikkudi to Varkala train arrive?

Kāraikkudi to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.

Can I drive from Kāraikkudi to Varkala?

Yes, the driving distance between Kāraikkudi to Varkala is 341 km. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Kāraikkudi to Varkala.

Where can I stay near Varkala?

There are 691+ hotels available in Varkala.

Kāraikkudi to Varkala - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Kāraikkudi to Varkala by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or plane

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Train
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1. Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Kollam Jntrain 16362 / ...
9h 23m
₹347–2,691
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kovilpatti to Nellaibus
2. Take the bus from FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettai to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN5530
9h 31m
₹1,527–3,685
Drive 341.2 km
1. Drive from Kāraikkudi to Varkalacar 341.2 km
5h 20m
₹3,819–5,516
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kāraikkudi to Varkalataxi 341.2 km
5h 20m
₹5,500–7,000
Taxi to Madurai, fly, train
1. Take the taxi from Kāraikkudi to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane IXM - TRV
3. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
7h 33m
₹14,480–21,653
Train to Trichy International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane TRZ - TRV
3. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
8h 55m
₹9,781–20,739

Kāraikkudi to Varkala by train

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Distance: 374.2 km
Duration: 9h 23m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Karaikkudi Jn to Kollam Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 8h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kāraikkudi to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station via Kovilpatti, Nellai, and FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettai in around 9h 31m.

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