There are 6 ways to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Varkala by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train via Thiruvananthapuram
best- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 22627 / ...
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain 06424 / ...
8h 57m₹365–2,685Train
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Varkalatrain 16127 / ...
9h₹265–1,835Bus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Varkala(kerala), Kerala
9h 40mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Madurai-IXM to Varkala257.5 km
4h 5mDrive 257.5 km
- Drive from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Varkalacar 257.5 km
4h 5m₹2,900–4,189Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Varkalataxi 257.5 km
4h 5m₹4,300–5,500
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Varkala by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Varkala is to train which costs ₹260 - ₹1,900 and takes 9h.
The fastest way to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Varkala is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Madurai airport and arriving at Varkala(kerala), Kerala via FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Varkala via Thiruvananthapuram Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.
The distance between Madurai Airport (IXM) and Varkala is 353 km. The road distance is 257.5 km.
The best way to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Varkala without a car is to train via Thiruvananthapuram which takes 8h 57m and costs ₹360 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 8h 57m to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Varkala, including transfers.
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Varkala bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, depart from Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Varkala is to train via Thiruvananthapuram which takes 8h 57m and costs ₹360 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 40m.
What companies run services between Madurai Airport (IXM), India and Varkala, India?
You can take a bus from Madurai airport to Varkala via Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai Jn, and Thiruvananthapuram Central in around 8h 57m. Alternatively, SBM Traansport operates a bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Kerala hourly, and the journey takes 7h 20m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
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 Madurai Jn to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Madurai-IXM to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–5,500
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 452 288 8999
- Website
- madurai.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Madurai Friends Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 999 466 7777
- Website
- maduraifriendstrackcalltaxi.com
Maniraja Travels
- Phone
- +91 730 551 2453
- Website
- maduraimanirajatravels.in
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More Questions & Answers
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Varkala bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, arrive at Varkala(kerala), Kerala station.
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai Airport (IXM) to Varkala is 257 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Varkala.
There are 649+ hotels available in Varkala.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madurai Airport (IXM) and Varkala. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.