There are 7 ways to get from Neyveli to Varkala by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Varkalatrain 20635 / ...
11h 14m₹1,226–3,659Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Ulundurpet - Toll to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN5530
12h 41m₹1,800–4,023Drive 532.9 km
- Drive from Neyveli to Varkalacar 532.9 km
8h 17m₹5,974–8,628Taxi
- Take the taxi from Neyveli to Varkalataxi 532.9 km
8h 17m₹8,500–11,000Taxi to Pondicherry, fly to Trivandrum, train
- Take the taxi from Neyveli to Pondicherry (PNY)taxi
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane PNY - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
10h 18m₹13,634–31,834Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
9h 2m₹7,307–17,379Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Varkalataxi
9h 19m₹10,166–17,709
Pondicherry (PNY) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Neyveli to Varkala is to train which costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,700 and takes 11h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Neyveli to Varkala is to drive which takes 8h 17m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹9,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Neyveli to Varkala station. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Ulundurpet - Toll and arriving at FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Neyveli to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Vridhachalam Jn and arriving at Varkala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.
The distance between Neyveli and Varkala is 646 km. The road distance is 532.9 km.
The best way to get from Neyveli to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 11h 14m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,700.
It takes approximately 11h 14m to get from Neyveli to Varkala, including transfers.
Neyveli to Varkala bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Ulundurpet - Toll station.
Neyveli to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vridhachalam Jn station.
The best way to get from Neyveli to Varkala is to train which takes 11h 14m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,800 - ₹4,100 and takes 12h 41m.
What companies run services between Neyveli, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Vridhachalam Jn to Varkala twice daily. Tickets cost ₹330–2,600 and the journey takes 10h 46m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Ulundurpet - Toll to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station once daily. Tickets cost ₹850–2,900 and the journey takes 12h 10m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Pondicherry to Trivandrum via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–29,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Trivandrum via Bengaluru, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–29,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
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
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice 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
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 Vridhachalam Jn to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- 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
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 Vridhachalam Jn to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- 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 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Ulundurpet - Toll to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹850–2,900
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,400–11,000
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
Neyveli to Varkala bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station.
Neyveli to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Neyveli to Varkala is 533 km. It takes approximately 8h 17m to drive from Neyveli to Varkala.
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