There are 9 ways to get from Mamallapuram to Varkala by bus, plane, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, fly to Trivandrum, train
best- Take the bus from Mamallapuram to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
7h 23m₹6,216–13,733Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mamallapuram to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN5530
19h 35m₹1,146–4,523Train
- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Varkalatrain 20635 / ...
13h 48m₹1,323–4,102Drive 671 km
- Drive from Mamallapuram to Varkalacar 671 km
10h 10m₹6,542–9,450Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mamallapuram to Varkalataxi 671 km
10h 10m₹11,000–14,000Bus, fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi
- Take the bus from Mamallapuram to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Varkalataxi
7h 30m₹9,575–15,063Bus, fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Take the bus from Mamallapuram to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Varkalatrain
10h 51m₹8,655–17,263Bus, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Mamallapuram to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Varkalatrain
12h 28m₹5,655–12,983Bus via Puducherry
- Take the bus from Mahabalipuram to Puducherrybus Mahabalipuram - Puducherry
- Take the bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Varkalabus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
20h 3m₹2,004–4,365
Mamallapuram to Varkala by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mamallapuram to Varkala is to train which costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,100 and takes 13h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Mamallapuram to Varkala is to bus and fly and train which takes 7h 23m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹14,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Mamallapuram to Varkala station. However, there are services departing from Mamallapuram and arriving at FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Mamallapuram to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Chengalpattu and arriving at Varkala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 48m.
The distance between Mamallapuram and Varkala is 729 km. The road distance is 671 km.
The best way to get from Mamallapuram to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 13h 48m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,100.
It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Mamallapuram to Varkala, including transfers.
Mamallapuram to Varkala bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Mamallapuram station.
Mamallapuram to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chengalpattu station.
The best way to get from Mamallapuram to Varkala is to train which takes 13h 48m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹4,600 and takes 19h 35m.
What companies run services between Mamallapuram, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chengalpattu to Varkala twice daily. Tickets cost ₹390–3,000 and the journey takes 13h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mamallapuram to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station via Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand and FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu in around 19h 35m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–12,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–12,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum via Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–12,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–10,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–10,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–14,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- 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 Chengalpattu to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–3,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹390–470
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
Train from Maniyachchi Jn to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- 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 Coimbatore Jn to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Mamallapuram to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹45–650
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Mamallapuram to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹45–650
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Mamallapuram to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹45–650
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Mamallapuram to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹45–650
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Mamallapuram to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹45–650
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–3,900
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Mahabalipuram to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹303–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹400–550
- Website
- Jjj Transport
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Jjj Transport
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹1,600–2,400
- Schedules at
- VKV Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–14,000
TaxiBazaar
- Phone
- +91 9876661275
- Website
- taxibazaar.in
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Mamallapuram to Varkala bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand station.
Mamallapuram to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mamallapuram to Varkala is 671 km. It takes approximately 10h 10m to drive from Mamallapuram to Varkala.
There are 681+ hotels available in Varkala.



















