There are 7 ways to get from Papanasam to Varkala by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus via Madurai
best- 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 51mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Papanasam to Tiruchchirapalitrain 06645 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Varkalatrain 16127 / ...
13h 5m₹424–3,228Drive 451.2 km
- Drive from Papanasam to Varkalacar 451.2 km
7h 1m₹5,073–7,328Taxi
- 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 Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane TRZ - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
10h 9m₹10,775–16,698Bus
- 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 36mTrain 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 42m₹5,959–13,075
Papanasam to Varkala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Papanasam to Varkala is to train which costs ₹420 - ₹3,300 and takes 13h 5m.
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 51m.
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 13h 5m.
The distance between Papanasam and Varkala is 453 km. The road distance is 451.2 km.
The best way to get from Papanasam to Varkala without a car is to bus via Madurai which takes 12h 51m and costs .
It takes approximately 12h 51m 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 bus via Madurai which takes 12h 51m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹420 - ₹3,300 and takes 13h 5m.
What companies run services between Papanasam, India and Varkala, India?
You can take a train from Papanasam to Varkala(kerala), Kerala via Thanjavur, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 12h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Papanasam to Varkala via Tiruchchirapali in around 13h 5m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
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 Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–14,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–25,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Papanasam to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- 9h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- 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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More Questions & Answers
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 634+ hotels available in Varkala.