There are 6 ways to get from Thanjavur to Varkala by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus via Madurai
best- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Varkala(kerala), Kerala
11hTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Thanjavur to Tiruchchirapalitrain 16615 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Varkalatrain 16127 / ...
12h 11m₹415–3,159Drive 424.9 km
- Drive from Thanjavur to Varkalacar 424.9 km
6h 35m₹4,780–6,904Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thanjavur to Varkalataxi 424.9 km
6h 35m₹7,000–8,500Train, fly
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Manjattidaltrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane TRZ - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
8h 51m₹10,764–16,615Bus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Varkala(kerala), Kerala
11h 25m
Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thanjavur to Varkala is to train which costs ₹410 - ₹3,200 and takes 12h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Thanjavur to Varkala is to drive which takes 6h 35m and costs ₹4,700 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thanjavur to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Varkala(kerala), Kerala via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.
No, there is no direct train from Thanjavur to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Thanjavur and arriving at Varkala via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 11m.
The distance between Thanjavur and Varkala is 426 km. The road distance is 424.9 km.
The best way to get from Thanjavur to Varkala without a car is to bus via Madurai which takes 11h and costs .
It takes approximately 11h to get from Thanjavur to Varkala, including transfers.
Thanjavur to Varkala bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, depart from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu station.
Thanjavur to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thanjavur station.
The best way to get from Thanjavur to Varkala is to bus via Madurai which takes 11h and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹410 - ₹3,200 and takes 12h 11m.
What companies run services between Thanjavur, India and Varkala, India?
You can take a bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Kerala via Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 11h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thanjavur to Varkala via Tiruchchirapali in around 12h 11m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–14,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–14,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–25,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thanjavur to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Thanjavur to Manjattidal
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–8,500
Smile Taxi
- Phone
- +91 99 52 2 3 62 22
- Website
- smiletaxi.business.site
Thanja Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 72 00 07 30 70
- Website
- thanjaidroptaxi.com
Thanjavur Call Taxi Matha
- Phone
- +91 73 73 2 0 40 40
- Website
- matha-call-taxi.business.site
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More Questions & Answers
Thanjavur to Varkala bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Thanjavur to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thanjavur to Varkala is 425 km. It takes approximately 6h 35m to drive from Thanjavur to Varkala.
There are 635+ hotels available in Varkala.