There are 8 ways to get from Periyar Nagar to Varkala by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Trivandrum, train
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
6h 9m₹5,860–12,313Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Varkalatrain 12623 / ...
15h 52m₹539–4,143Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Varkala(kerala), Kerala
16h 42mDrive 714.4 km
- Drive from Periyar Nagar to Varkalacar 714.4 km
10h 45m₹8,032–11,602Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Varkalatrain
10h 21m₹8,299–20,343Fly to Cochin International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Varkalatrain
9h 11m₹5,449–11,203Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Varkalatrain
10h 54m₹5,859–11,633Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Varkala(kerala), Kerala
17h 12m₹1,709–2,431
Periyar Nagar to Varkala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Periyar Nagar to Varkala is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹4,200 and takes 15h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Periyar Nagar to Varkala is to fly and train which takes 6h 9m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Periyar Nagar to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Varkala(kerala), Kerala via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Periyar Nagar to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Perambur Loco Works and arriving at Varkala via Chennai Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 52m.
The distance between Periyar Nagar and Varkala is 686 km. The road distance is 714.4 km.
The best way to get from Periyar Nagar to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 15h 52m and costs ₹500 - ₹4,200.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Periyar Nagar to Varkala, including transfers.
Periyar Nagar to Varkala bus services, operated by Thirumalaivasan Transports, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Periyar Nagar to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Periyar Nagar to Varkala is to train which takes 15h 52m and costs ₹500 - ₹4,200. Alternatively, you can bus via Madurai, which costs and takes 16h 42m.
What companies run services between Periyar Nagar, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Varkala twice daily. Tickets cost ₹430–3,300 and the journey takes 14h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Perambur Loco Works to Varkala(kerala), Kerala via M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 16h 42m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
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
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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 Chennai Central to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹430–3,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹430–550
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,600–3,300
Train from Maniyachchi Jn to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Aluva to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Podanur Jn to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,700–2,400
- Schedules at
- omio.com
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More Questions & Answers
Periyar Nagar to Varkala bus services, operated by Thirumalaivasan Transports, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Periyar Nagar to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Periyar Nagar to Varkala is 714 km. It takes approximately 10h 45m to drive from Periyar Nagar to Varkala.
There are 634+ hotels available in Varkala.