There are 4 ways to get from Sivakasi to Varkala by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Sivakasi to Varkalatrain 06109
6h 5m₹180–1,500Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Sattur -Bypass to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN5530
6h 16m₹802–1,716Drive 187.5 km
- Drive from Sivakasi to Varkalacar 187.5 km
2h 59m₹2,094–3,024Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sivakasi to Varkalataxi 187.5 km
2h 59m₹3,100–3,800
Sivakasi to Varkala by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sivakasi to Varkala is to train which costs ₹180 - ₹1,500 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Sivakasi to Varkala is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹3,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Sivakasi to Varkala station. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Sattur -Bypass and arriving at FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sivakasi and arriving at Varkala. Services depart once a week, and operate Thursday. The journey takes approximately 6h 5m.
The distance between Sivakasi and Varkala is 222 km. The road distance is 187.5 km.
The best way to get from Sivakasi to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs ₹180 - ₹1,500.
The train from Sivakasi to Varkala takes 6h 5m including transfers and departs once a week.
Sivakasi to Varkala bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Sattur -Bypass station.
Sivakasi to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Sivakasi station.
The best way to get from Sivakasi to Varkala is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs ₹180 - ₹1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹800 - ₹1,800 and takes 6h 16m.
What companies run services between Sivakasi, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Sivakasi to Varkala once a week. Tickets cost ₹180–1,500 and the journey takes 6h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Sattur -Bypass to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station once daily. Tickets cost ₹450–1,300 and the journey takes 6h.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Sivakasi to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Sattur -Bypass to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹450–1,300
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,100–3,800
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Booking & Getting There
Sivakasi to Varkala bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station.
Sivakasi to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sivakasi to Varkala is 187 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Sivakasi to Varkala.
There are 654+ hotels available in Varkala.