There are 4 ways to get from Sathankulam to Varkala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Nanguneri to Varkalatrain 16127 / ...
4h 5m₹1,173–2,497Bus
- Take the bus from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu - Varkala(kerala), Kerala
5h 21mDrive 173.9 km
- Drive from Sathankulam to Varkalacar 173.9 km
2h 54m₹1,961–2,833Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sathankulam to Varkalataxi 173.9 km
2h 54m₹4,000–4,800
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sathankulam to Varkala is to train which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,500 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Sathankulam to Varkala is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Sathankulam to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Varkala(kerala), Kerala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Sathankulam to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Nanguneri and arriving at Varkala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
The distance between Sathankulam and Varkala is 192 km. The road distance is 173.9 km.
The best way to get from Sathankulam to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Sathankulam to Varkala, including transfers.
Sathankulam to Varkala bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, depart from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu station.
Sathankulam to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Nanguneri station.
The best way to get from Sathankulam to Varkala is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 21m.
What companies run services between Sathankulam, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Nanguneri to Varkala 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, SBM Traansport operates a bus from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Kerala hourly, and the journey takes 4h 35m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Nanguneri to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–4,800
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More Questions & Answers
Sathankulam to Varkala bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, arrive at Varkala(kerala), Kerala station.
Sathankulam to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sathankulam to Varkala is 174 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Sathankulam to Varkala.
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