There are 8 ways to get from Nellore to Varkala by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train
best- Take the train from Nellore to Chennai Centraltrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
8h 48m₹6,343–13,423Train
cheapest- Take the train from Nellore to Varkalatrain 12626 / ...
18h 27m₹460–3,600Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Nellore, Andhra Pradesh to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Nellore, Andhra Pradesh - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Varkala(kerala), Kerala
19h 15mDrive 876.6 km
- Drive from Nellore to Varkalacar 876.6 km
13h 12m₹9,921–14,330Train to Tirupati Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train
- Take the train from Nellore to Renigunta Jntrain
- Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane TIR - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
10h 3m₹13,462–25,438Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Take the train from Nellore to Chennai Centraltrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Varkalatrain
12h 36m₹8,782–19,953Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, train
- Take the train from Nellore to Chennai Centraltrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Varkalatrain
12h 24m₹5,932–11,313Bus
- Take the bus from Nellore, Andhra Pradesh to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Nellore, Andhra Pradesh - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Varkala(kerala), Kerala
20h 25m
Nellore to Varkala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nellore to Varkala is to train which costs ₹460 - ₹3,600 and takes 18h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Nellore to Varkala is to train and fly which takes 8h 48m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹14,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nellore to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Nellore, Andhra Pradesh and arriving at Varkala(kerala), Kerala via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nellore and arriving at Varkala. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18h 27m.
The distance between Nellore and Varkala is 855 km. The road distance is 876.6 km.
The best way to get from Nellore to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 18h 27m and costs ₹460 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Nellore to Varkala, including transfers.
Nellore to Varkala bus services, operated by Sri Vaari Travels, depart from Nellore, Andhra Pradesh station.
Nellore to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Nellore station.
The best way to get from Nellore to Varkala is to train which takes 18h 27m and costs ₹460 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can bus via Madurai, which costs and takes 19h 15m.
What companies run services between Nellore, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Nellore to Varkala once daily. Tickets cost ₹460–3,600 and the journey takes 18h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nellore, Andhra Pradesh to Varkala(kerala), Kerala via Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 19h 15m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Trivandrum via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–23,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Nellore to Chennai Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
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 Nellore to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–3,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹460–550
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,800–3,600
Train from Nellore to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 Nellore to Chennai Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
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 Nellore to Chennai Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Aluva to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- 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
- Website
- Sri Vaari Travels
Bus from Nellore, Andhra Pradesh to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Sri Vaari Travels
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More Questions & Answers
Nellore to Varkala bus services, operated by Sri Vaari Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Nellore to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nellore to Varkala is 877 km. It takes approximately 13h 12m to drive from Nellore to Varkala.
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