There are 7 ways to get from Tambaram to Varkala by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus
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Fly to Trivandrum, train
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
4h 59m₹6,250–11,914Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tambaram to Varkalatrain 20635 / ...
13h 49m₹400–3,100Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram to FlixBus Madurai - Simmakalbus FlixBus IN5126
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Varkala(kerala), Kerala
16h 15mDrive 686 km
- Drive from Tambaram to Varkalacar 686 km
10h 20m₹7,696–11,116Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Varkalatrain
8h 47m₹8,189–18,444Fly to Cochin International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Varkalatrain
8h 35m₹5,339–10,804Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Varkala(kerala), Kerala
18h 10m₹1,812–2,586
Tambaram to Varkala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tambaram to Varkala is to train which costs ₹400 - ₹3,100 and takes 13h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Tambaram to Varkala is to fly and train which takes 4h 59m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tambaram to Varkala. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram and arriving at Varkala(kerala), Kerala via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tambaram and arriving at Varkala. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 49m.
The distance between Tambaram and Varkala is 668 km. The road distance is 686 km.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 13h 49m and costs ₹400 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Tambaram to Varkala, including transfers.
Tambaram to Varkala bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram station.
Tambaram to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Varkala is to train which takes 13h 49m and costs ₹400 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus via Madurai, which costs and takes 16h 15m.
What companies run services between Tambaram, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Varkala twice daily. Tickets cost ₹400–3,100 and the journey takes 13h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram to Varkala(kerala), Kerala via FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 16h 15m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–10,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Tambaram to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹400–3,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹400–480
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,400–3,100
Train from Maniyachchi Jn to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Aluva to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram to FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,700–2,400
- Schedules at
- VKV Travels
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More Questions & Answers
Tambaram to Varkala bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal station.
Tambaram to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tambaram to Varkala is 686 km. It takes approximately 10h 20m to drive from Tambaram to Varkala.
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