There are 5 ways to get from Thuckalay to Varkala by bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Thuckalay to FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoorbus FlixBus IN4430
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain 16606 / ...
2h 59m₹296–1,202Train
- Take the train from Kulitthurai to Varkalatrain 16382 / ...
3h 10m₹547–2,979Drive 93.3 km
- Drive from Thuckalay to Varkalacar 93.3 km
1h 32m₹1,065–1,539Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thuckalay to Varkalataxi 93.3 km
1h 32m₹2,200–2,700Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN5530
4h₹324–679
Thuckalay to Varkala by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thuckalay to Varkala is to bus which costs ₹320 - ₹700 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Thuckalay to Varkala is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Thuckalay to Varkala station. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Nagercoil - Thuckalay and arriving at FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station via FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Thuckalay to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Kulitthurai and arriving at Varkala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
The distance between Thuckalay and Varkala is 94 km. The road distance is 93.3 km.
The best way to get from Thuckalay to Varkala without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 59m and costs ₹290 - ₹1,200.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Thuckalay to Varkala, including transfers.
Thuckalay to Varkala bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand station.
Thuckalay to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kulitthurai station.
The best way to get from Thuckalay to Varkala is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs ₹500 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹320 - ₹700 and takes 4h.
What companies run services between Thuckalay, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kulitthurai to Varkala every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹130–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station once daily. Tickets cost ₹250–550 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- 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 Kulitthurai to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Thuckalay to FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–260
- 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
- 1h 32m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–2,700
Amber Cabs And Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 81 22 42 13 62
- Website
- ambercabs.business.site
Best Track
- Phone
- +91 45 22 66 69 99
- Website
- besttrack.in
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Booking & Getting There
Thuckalay to Varkala bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station.
Thuckalay to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thuckalay to Varkala is 93 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Thuckalay to Varkala.
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