There are 6 ways to get from Manamadurai to Varkala by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Tenkasi
best- Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain 20681 / ...
- Take the train from Tenkasi Jn to Varkalatrain 06109
8h 47m₹483–2,793Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Manamadurai - Bus Stand to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5111
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN5530
9h 52m₹906–2,160Drive 283.1 km
- Drive from Manamadurai to Varkalacar 283.1 km
4h 39m₹3,164–4,570Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manamadurai to Varkalataxi 283.1 km
4h 39m₹4,700–6,000Taxi, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Manamadurai to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane IXM - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
8h 13m₹14,020–21,109Train
- Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Varkalatrain 16344
12h 5m₹493–2,793
Madurai (IXM) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manamadurai to Varkala is to train which costs ₹490 - ₹2,800 and takes 12h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Manamadurai to Varkala is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs ₹3,100 - ₹4,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Manamadurai to Varkala station. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Manamadurai - Bus Stand and arriving at FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Manamadurai to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Manamadurai Jn and arriving at Varkala via Tenkasi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
The distance between Manamadurai and Varkala is 317 km. The road distance is 283.1 km.
The best way to get from Manamadurai to Varkala without a car is to train via Tenkasi which takes 8h 47m and costs ₹480 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 8h 47m to get from Manamadurai to Varkala, including transfers.
Manamadurai to Varkala bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Manamadurai - Bus Stand station.
Manamadurai to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Manamadurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Manamadurai to Varkala is to train via Tenkasi which takes 8h 47m and costs ₹480 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹900 - ₹2,200 and takes 9h 52m.
What companies run services between Manamadurai, India and Varkala, India?
You can take a vehicle from Manamadurai to Varkala via Manamadurai Jn and Tenkasi Jn in around 8h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Manamadurai to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station via FlixBus Manamadurai - Bus Stand and FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand in around 9h 52m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–19,000
Flights from Madurai to Trivandrum via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–19,000
Flights from Madurai to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–19,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Manamadurai Jn to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- 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
Train from Tenkasi Jn to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
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 Manamadurai Jn to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹330–400
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Manamadurai - Bus Stand to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–240
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,700
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Estimated price
- ₹850–6,000
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Booking & Getting There
Manamadurai to Varkala bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand station.
Manamadurai to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tenkasi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manamadurai to Varkala is 283 km. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Manamadurai to Varkala.
There are 671+ hotels available in Varkala.