There are 4 ways to get from Sūrandai to Varkala by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sūrandai to Varkala is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹1,900 and takes 4h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Sūrandai to Varkala is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹1,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Sūrandai to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Idaikal and arriving at Kollam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Sūrandai to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Tenkasi Jn and arriving at Varkala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Sūrandai and Varkala is 155 km. The road distance is 117.2 km.
The best way to get from Sūrandai to Varkala without a car is to bus which takes 3h 39m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Sūrandai to Varkala, including transfers.
Sūrandai to Varkala bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Idaikal station.
Sūrandai to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tenkasi Jn station.
The best way to get from Sūrandai to Varkala is to bus which takes 3h 39m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹700 - ₹1,900 and takes 4h 27m.
What companies run services between Sūrandai, India and Varkala, India?
Jayavin Travels operates a bus from Idaikal to Kollam once daily. Tickets cost ₹330–750 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tenkasi Jn to Varkala once a week. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tenkasi Jn to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Idaikal to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹330–750
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,800–3,400
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Booking & Getting There
Sūrandai to Varkala bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Kollam station.
Sūrandai to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sūrandai to Varkala is 117 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Sūrandai to Varkala.
There are 691+ hotels available in Varkala.