There are 4 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Varkala by bus (Flixbus), train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Tuticorin to Nagercoil Omni Bus Standbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN5530
5h 20m₹805–2,524Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Tirunelvelitrain 16791
- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Varkalatrain 16127 / ...
5h 51m₹298–2,382Drive 215.1 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Varkalacar 215.1 km
3h 16m₹2,411–3,483Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Varkalataxi 215.1 km
3h 16m₹4,900–6,000
Thoothukudi to Varkala by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Varkala is to train which costs ₹290 - ₹2,400 and takes 5h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Varkala is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Varkala station. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station via FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Tuti Melur and arriving at Varkala via Tirunelveli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Varkala is 236 km. The road distance is 215.1 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Varkala without a car is to bus which takes 5h 20m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Thoothukudi to Varkala, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Varkala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Tuticorin station.
Thoothukudi to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuti Melur station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Varkala is to bus which takes 5h 20m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹290 - ₹2,400 and takes 5h 51m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Varkala, India?
You can take a bus from Tuticorin to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station via FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tuti Melur to Varkala via Tirunelveli in around 5h 51m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuti Melur to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Tirunelveli to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Tuticorin to Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–550
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–6,000
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Booking & Getting There
Thoothukudi to Varkala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand station.
Thoothukudi to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tirunelveli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Varkala is 215 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Thoothukudi to Varkala.
There are 683+ hotels available in Varkala.