There are 5 ways to get from Madurai to Varkala by train, bus, 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 / ...
7h 18m₹338–2,601Train
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Varkalatrain 16127 / ...
7h 21m₹230–1,800Bus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Varkala(kerala), Kerala
7h 20mDrive 261.7 km
- Drive from Madurai to Varkalacar 261.7 km
4h 9m₹2,936–4,241Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Varkalataxi 261.7 km
4h 9m₹4,300–5,500
Madurai to Varkala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Varkala is to train which costs ₹230 - ₹1,800 and takes 7h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Varkala is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madurai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Varkala(kerala), Kerala. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 20m.
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 7h 21m.
The distance between Madurai and Varkala is 342 km. The road distance is 261.7 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Varkala without a car is to train via Thiruvananthapuram which takes 7h 18m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Madurai to Varkala, including transfers.
Madurai to Varkala bus services, operated by Sbm Traansport, depart from Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Varkala is to train via Thiruvananthapuram which takes 7h 18m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Varkala, India?
You can take a train from Madurai Jn to Varkala via Thiruvananthapuram Central in around 7h 18m. 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- 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 Madurai Jn to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 9m
- 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 to Varkala bus services, operated by Sbm Traansport, arrive at Varkala(kerala), Kerala station.
Madurai to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Varkala is 262 km. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Madurai to Varkala.
There are 648+ hotels available in Varkala.