There are 9 ways to get from Nāmakkal to Varkala by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Karur, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus Karur, Tamil Nadu - Varkala(kerala), Kerala
10h 29m₹1,300–3,600Train
cheapest- Take the train from Namakkal to Salem Jntrain 06238 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Varkalatrain 12623 / ...
12h 20m₹425–3,365Drive 401.7 km
- Drive from Nāmakkal to Varkalacar 401.7 km
6h 41m₹4,524–6,534Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nāmakkal to Varkalataxi 401.7 km
6h 41m₹8,000–10,000Train to Salem, fly to Trivandrum, train
- Take the train from Namakkal to Salem Jntrain
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane SXV - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
9h 49m₹11,626–20,475Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Namakkal to Tiruchirapallibus
- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus
12h 21mTrain via Palani
- Take the train from Namakkal to Palanitrain 22651
- Take the train from Palani to Varkalatrain 16344
13h 28m₹438–3,379Bus to Trichy International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train
- Take the bus from Namakkal to Tiruchirapallibus
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane TRZ - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
9h 54m₹11,019–17,035Train to Salem, fly to Cochin International Airport, train
- Take the train from Namakkal to Salem Jntrain
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane SXV - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Varkalatrain
9h 36m₹7,215–17,865
Nāmakkal to Varkala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nāmakkal to Varkala is to train which costs ₹420 - ₹3,400 and takes 12h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Nāmakkal to Varkala is to drive which takes 6h 41m and costs ₹4,500 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nāmakkal to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Namakkal and arriving at Varkala(kerala), Kerala via Karur, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Nāmakkal to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Namakkal and arriving at Varkala via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.
The distance between Nāmakkal and Varkala is 406 km. The road distance is 401.7 km.
The best way to get from Nāmakkal to Varkala without a car is to bus which takes 10h 29m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 10h 29m to get from Nāmakkal to Varkala, including transfers.
Nāmakkal to Varkala bus services, operated by Punchiry Tours and Holidays, depart from Karur, Tamil Nadu station.
Nāmakkal to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Namakkal station.
The best way to get from Nāmakkal to Varkala is to bus which takes 10h 29m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹420 - ₹3,400 and takes 12h 20m.
What companies run services between Nāmakkal, India and Varkala, India?
Punchiry Tours and Holidays operates a bus from Karur, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Kerala hourly. Tickets cost ₹1,300–3,600 and the journey takes 8h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Namakkal to Varkala via Salem Jn in around 12h 20m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–16,000
Flights from Salem to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–16,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–14,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–14,000
Flights from Salem to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–15,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Salem to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–26,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–25,000
- Website
- helitrans.no
Flights from Salem to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–27,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Namakkal to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Salem Jn to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,400
Train from Namakkal to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
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 Namakkal to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Palani to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
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 Namakkal to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Aluva to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
Bus from Karur, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–3,600
- Schedules at
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Namakkal to Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
Bus from Namakkal to Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–10,000
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More Questions & Answers
Nāmakkal to Varkala bus services, operated by Punchiry Tours and Holidays, arrive at Varkala(kerala), Kerala station.
Nāmakkal to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nāmakkal to Varkala is 402 km. It takes approximately 6h 41m to drive from Nāmakkal to Varkala.
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