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How to get fromThanjavur to Varkalaby train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Thanjavur to Varkala by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Thanjavur to Tiruchchirapalitrain train 16847 / ...
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Varkalatrain train 20635 / ...
    10h 35m
    ₹415–3,159

  2. Bus via Nāgercoil

    1. Take the bus from Thanjavur to Maduraibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madurai to Nagercoil Omni Bus Standbus bus
    3. Take the bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Stationbus bus
    11h 40m

  3. Drive  424.9 km

    1. Drive from Thanjavur to Varkalacar car 424.9 km
    6h 35m
    ₹4,757–6,872

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Thanjavur to Varkalataxi taxi 424.9 km
    6h 35m
    ₹7,000–8,500

  5. Train to Trichy International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Thanjavur to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane TRZ - TRV
    3. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain train
    8h 44m
    ₹9,766–19,629

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Thanjavur to Mattuthavanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Stationbus bus FlixBus IN5530
    12h 45m
    ₹678–2,389

  7. Taxi to Madurai, fly, train

    1. Take the taxi from Thanjavur to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane IXM - TRV
    3. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain train
    9h 53m
    ₹16,169–23,648

  8. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Thanjavur to Tambaramtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane MAA - TRV
    3. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain train
    10h 34m
    ₹6,468–16,643

Thanjavur to Varkala by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration10h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket₹415Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 546.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 35m

What companies run services between Thanjavur, India and Varkala, India?

You can take a train from Thanjavur to Varkala via Tiruchchirapali in around 10h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thanjavur to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station via Madurai and FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand in around 11h 40m.

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