There are 5 ways to get from Rameswaram to Varkala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Nāgercoil
best- Take the train from Rameswaram to Nagercoil Jntrain 22621
- Take the train from Nagercoil Jn to Varkalatrain 16382 / ...
9h 47m₹392–3,103Train
cheapest- Take the train from Rameswaram to Varkalatrain 16344
13h 41m₹370–2,900Bus
- Take the bus from Rameshwaram to Sellurbus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Varkala(kerala), Kerala
12h 8mDrive 357.3 km
- Drive from Rameswaram to Varkalacar 357.3 km
5h 44m₹4,037–5,830Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rameswaram to Varkalataxi 357.3 km
5h 44m₹5,500–7,500
Rameswaram to Varkala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rameswaram to Varkala is to train which costs ₹370 - ₹2,900 and takes 13h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Rameswaram to Varkala is to drive which takes 5h 44m and costs ₹4,000 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Rameswaram to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Rameshwaram and arriving at Varkala(kerala), Kerala via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 8m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Varkala. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 41m.
The distance between Rameswaram and Varkala is 504 km. The road distance is 357.3 km.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Varkala without a car is to train via Nāgercoil which takes 9h 47m and costs ₹390 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 9h 47m to get from Rameswaram to Varkala, including transfers.
Rameswaram to Varkala bus services, operated by VKV Travels, depart from Rameshwaram station.
Rameswaram to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rameswaram station.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Varkala is to train via Nāgercoil which takes 9h 47m and costs ₹390 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 8m.
What companies run services between Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India and Varkala, India?
You can take a train from Rameswaram to Varkala via Nagercoil Jn in around 9h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rameshwaram to Varkala(kerala), Kerala via Sellur and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 12h 8m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rameswaram to Nagercoil Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹250–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
Train from Nagercoil Jn to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Rameswaram to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹370–2,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹370–450
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Rameshwaram to Sellur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,300
- Website
- VKV Travels
- AC Seater
- ₹1,600–2,300
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,500
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More Questions & Answers
Rameswaram to Varkala bus services, operated by VKV Travels, arrive at Sellur station.
Rameswaram to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nagercoil Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rameswaram to Varkala is 357 km. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Rameswaram to Varkala.
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