There are 3 ways to get from Madurai to Varkala by train, car, or taxi
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Madurai to Varkala by train
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The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Varkala is to train which costs ₹230 - ₹1,800 and takes 6h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Varkala is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,300.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Varkala. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 21m.
The distance between Madurai and Varkala is 342 km. The road distance is 261.5 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,800.
The train from Madurai Jn to Varkala takes 6h 21m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Madurai to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
Madurai to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Varkala is 262 km. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Madurai to Varkala.
There are 671+ hotels available in Varkala.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Varkala 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 6h 21m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 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
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- 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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