There are 7 ways to get from Papanasam to Varkala by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Papanasam to Tiruchchirapalitrain 06017 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Varkalatrain 20635 / ...
11h 16m₹424–3,228Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Varkala(kerala), Kerala
12h 26mDrive 451.2 km
- Drive from Papanasam to Varkalacar 451.2 km
7h 1m₹5,122–7,398Taxi
- Take the taxi from Papanasam to Varkalataxi 451.2 km
7h 1m₹7,500–9,000Train to Trichy International Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Papanasam to Manjattidaltrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane TRZ - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
9h 23m₹9,773–20,683Bus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Varkala(kerala), Kerala
13h 11mTrain to Chennai International Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Papanasam to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
10h 27m₹6,459–16,575
Papanasam to Varkala by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Papanasam to Varkala is to train which costs ₹420 - ₹3,300 and takes 11h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Papanasam to Varkala is to drive which takes 7h 1m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹7,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Papanasam to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Varkala(kerala), Kerala via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Papanasam to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Papanasam and arriving at Varkala via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 16m.
The distance between Papanasam and Varkala is 571 km. The road distance is 451.2 km.
The best way to get from Papanasam to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 11h 16m and costs ₹420 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 11h 16m to get from Papanasam to Varkala, including transfers.
Papanasam to Varkala bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, depart from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu station.
Papanasam to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Papanasam station.
The best way to get from Papanasam to Varkala is to train which takes 11h 16m and costs ₹420 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus via Madurai, which costs and takes 12h 26m.
What companies run services between Papanasam, India and Varkala, India?
You can take a train from Papanasam to Varkala via Tiruchchirapali in around 11h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Papanasam to Varkala(kerala), Kerala via Thanjavur, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 12h 26m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–18,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–18,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Papanasam to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Papanasam to Manjattidal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
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 Papanasam to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
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
- Phone
- +91 9994 998 437
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vee Vee bus
Bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Vee Vee bus
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,000
Kumbakonam Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 88 85 56 67
- Website
- kumbakonamtravels.com
Sri Venkateswara Travels
- Phone
- +91 63 81 00 53 02
- Website
- kumbakonamcabs.com
Temple Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 45 75 00 94
- Website
- temple-call-taxi.business.site
Smile Taxi
- Phone
- +91 99 52 2 3 62 22
- Website
- smiletaxi.business.site
Thanja Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 72 00 07 30 70
- Website
- thanjaidroptaxi.com
Thanjavur Call Taxi Matha
- Phone
- +91 73 73 2 0 40 40
- Website
- matha-call-taxi.business.site
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Booking & Getting There
Papanasam to Varkala bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Papanasam to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Papanasam to Varkala is 451 km. It takes approximately 7h 1m to drive from Papanasam to Varkala.
There are 695+ hotels available in Varkala.