There are 6 ways to get from Salem to Varkala by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, train
best- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane SXV - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
6h 11m₹6,866–21,937Train
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Jn to Varkalatrain 12695 / ...
11h 45m₹408–3,233Bus
- Take the bus from Salem to Nagercoil Omni Bus Standbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN5530
10h 20m₹1,234–2,818Drive 450.8 km
- Drive from Salem to Varkalacar 450.8 km
7h 23m₹5,035–7,273Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Varkalataxi 450.8 km
7h 23m₹9,000–11,000Bus, train
- Take the bus from Salem to Chengannurbus
- Take the train from Chengannur to Varkalatrain 16344 / ...
10h 42m₹658–2,598
Salem to Varkala by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Varkala is to train which costs ₹400 - ₹3,300 and takes 11h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Varkala is to fly and train which takes 6h 11m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹22,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Varkala station. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station via FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Salem Market and arriving at Varkala via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.
The distance between Salem and Varkala is 424 km. The road distance is 450.8 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Varkala without a car is to bus which takes 10h 20m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Salem to Varkala, including transfers.
Salem to Varkala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Salem station.
Salem to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Jn station.
The best way to get from Salem to Varkala is to bus which takes 10h 20m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹400 - ₹3,300 and takes 11h 45m.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Varkala, India?
You can take a bus from Salem to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station via FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand in around 10h 20m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Salem Jn to Varkala 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹300–2,400 and the journey takes 10h 13m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–21,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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 Salem Jn to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,400
Train from Chengannur to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Salem to Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹950–2,300
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–550
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Salem to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,500
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–11,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +9144 28 88 99 99
- Website
- fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Orampo Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 85 25 00 05 00
- Website
- orampo.com
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Booking & Getting There
Salem to Varkala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand station.
Salem to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Varkala is 451 km. It takes approximately 7h 23m to drive from Salem to Varkala.
There are 691+ hotels available in Varkala.