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How to get fromSalem to Varkalaby bus (Flixbus), train, car, taxi, plane, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Salem to Varkala by bus (Flixbus), train, car, taxi, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Salem to Nagercoil Omni Bus Standbus bus
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Stationbus bus FlixBus IN5530
    10h 20m
    ₹1,234–2,818

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Salem Jn to Varkalatrain train 12695 / ...
    11h 45m
    ₹408–3,233

  3. Drive  450.8 km

    1. Drive from Salem to Varkalacar car 450.8 km
    7h 23m
    ₹5,038–7,277

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Salem to Varkalataxi taxi 450.8 km
    7h 23m
    ₹9,000–11,000

  5. Fly from Salem, train

    1. Fly from Salem (SXV) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane SXV - TRV
    2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain train
    7h 36m
    ₹6,659–21,381

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Salem to Chengannurbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chengannur to Varkalatrain train 16344 / ...
    10h 42m
    ₹658–2,598

  7. Bus, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Salem to Madiwalabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru Dairy Circle to Kempegowda International Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane BLR - TRV
    4. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain train
    10h 12m
    ₹5,444–12,686

Salem to Varkala by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration10h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,234Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 580 km
  • Duration: 10h 20m

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.

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