There are 6 ways to get from Salem Jn to Varkala by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Salem Jn to Varkalatrain 12623 / ...
10h 5m₹300–2,400Bus
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Varkala(kerala), Kerala
10h 54mDrive 454.4 km
- Drive from Salem Jn to Varkalacar 454.4 km
7h 27m₹5,112–7,383Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem Jn to Varkalataxi 454.4 km
7h 27m₹9,000–11,000Fly to Trivandrum, train
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane SXV - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
7h 34m₹10,009–19,505Fly to Cochin International Airport, train
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane SXV - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Varkalatrain
7h 21m₹9,098–16,895
Salem Jn to Varkala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem Jn to Varkala is to train which costs ₹300 - ₹2,400 and takes 10h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Salem Jn to Varkala is to fly and train which takes 7h 21m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem Jn to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Salem, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Varkala(kerala), Kerala via Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 54m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Salem Jn and arriving at Varkala. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 5m.
The distance between Salem Jn and Varkala is 540 km. The road distance is 454.4 km.
The best way to get from Salem Jn to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 10h 5m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,400.
The train from Salem Jn to Varkala takes 10h 5m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Salem Jn to Varkala bus services, operated by Sbm Traansport, depart from Salem, Tamil Nadu station.
Salem Jn to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Jn station.
The best way to get from Salem Jn to Varkala is to train which takes 10h 5m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 54m.
What companies run services between Salem Jn, Tamil Nādu, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Salem Jn to Varkala every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹300–2,400 and the journey takes 10h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Salem Jn to Varkala(kerala), Kerala via Salem, Tamil Nadu and Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala in around 10h 54m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–16,000
Flights from Salem to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–16,000
Flights from Salem to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–15,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Salem to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–26,000
- Website
- helitrans.no
Flights from Salem to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–26,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Salem Jn to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 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 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
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Salem Jn to Varkala bus services, operated by Sbm Traansport, arrive at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala station.
Salem Jn to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem Jn to Varkala is 454 km. It takes approximately 7h 27m to drive from Salem Jn to Varkala.
There are 635+ hotels available in Varkala.