There are 4 ways to get from Sathankulam to Varkala by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Nanguneri to Varkalatrain 16127 / ...
4h 5m₹1,173–2,497Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Tirunelveli - Nanguneri Toll to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN5530
4h 33m₹1,351–2,030Drive 173.9 km
- Drive from Sathankulam to Varkalacar 173.9 km
2h 54m₹1,692–2,444Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sathankulam to Varkalataxi 173.9 km
2h 54m₹4,000–4,800
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 ₹1,600 - ₹2,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Sathankulam to Varkala station. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Tirunelveli - Nanguneri Toll and arriving at FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
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 FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Tirunelveli - Nanguneri Toll 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 ₹1,300 - ₹2,100 and takes 4h 33m.
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, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Tirunelveli - Nanguneri Toll to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost ₹310–800 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- 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 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Tirunelveli - Nanguneri Toll to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹310–800
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–4,800
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Booking & Getting There
Sathankulam to Varkala bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway 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.
There are 681+ hotels available in Varkala.