There are 8 ways to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Varkala by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), rideshare, car, or bus
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Fly to Trivandrum, train
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
4h 12m₹6,076–10,368Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tambaram to Varkalatrain 16127 / ...
16h 4m₹509–3,944Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Airport Metro to FlixBus Madurai - Simmakalbus FlixBus IN5129 / ...
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Varkala(kerala), Kerala
17h 10mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Madras-MAA to Varkala694.1 km
10h 32mDrive 694.1 km
- Drive from Madras Airport (MAA) to Varkalacar 694.1 km
10h 32m₹7,829–11,309Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Varkalatrain
8h 24m₹8,275–18,161Fly to Cochin International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Varkalatrain
7h 13m₹5,730–9,482Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Varkala(kerala), Kerala
17h 55m₹1,719–2,577
Madras Airport (MAA) to Varkala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Varkala is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹4,000 and takes 16h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Varkala is to fly and train which takes 4h 12m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Madras Airport (MAA) to Varkala. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - Airport Metro and arriving at Varkala(kerala), Kerala via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Madras Airport (MAA) to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Trisulam and arriving at Varkala via Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 4m.
The distance between Madras Airport (MAA) and Varkala is 660 km. The road distance is 694.1 km.
The best way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 16h 4m and costs ₹500 - ₹4,000.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Varkala, including transfers.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Varkala bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Chennai - Airport Metro station.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Varkala is to train which takes 16h 4m and costs ₹500 - ₹4,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Madurai, which costs and takes 17h 10m.
What companies run services between Madras Airport (MAA), India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Varkala twice daily. Tickets cost ₹400–3,100 and the journey takes 14h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Chennai - Airport Metro to Varkala(kerala), Kerala via FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 17h 10m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Tambaram to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹400–3,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹400–480
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,400–3,100
Train from Maniyachchi Jn to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Aluva to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Airport Metro to FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,200
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,700–2,400
- Schedules at
- VKV Travels
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Madras-MAA to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 32m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Madras Airport (MAA) to Varkala bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal station.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madras Airport (MAA) to Varkala is 694 km. It takes approximately 10h 32m to drive from Madras Airport (MAA) to Varkala.
There are 656+ hotels available in Varkala.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madras Airport (MAA) and Varkala. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.