There are 8 ways to get from Tindivanam to Varkala by train, plane, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, fly to Trivandrum
best- Take the train from Tindivanam to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
6h 39m₹6,383–16,009Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tindivanam to Varkalatrain 16127 / ...
12h 41m₹370–2,800Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Tindivanam to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN5530
14h₹950–3,300Drive 588.2 km
- Drive from Tindivanam to Varkalacar 588.2 km
8h 57m₹6,714–9,697Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tindivanam to Varkalataxi 588.2 km
8h 57m₹9,500–12,000Train, fly to Tuticorin Airport
- Take the train from Tindivanam to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Varkalatrain
10h 22m₹8,822–20,539Train, fly to Cochin International Airport
- Take the train from Tindivanam to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Varkalatrain
10h 10m₹5,472–12,899Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Dindivanam to Tiruchirapallibus
- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus
14h 26m
Tindivanam to Varkala by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tindivanam to Varkala is to train which costs ₹370 - ₹2,800 and takes 12h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Tindivanam to Varkala is to train and fly which takes 6h 39m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹16,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from FlixBus Tindivanam and arriving at FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tindivanam and arriving at Varkala. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 41m.
The distance between Tindivanam and Varkala is 765 km. The road distance is 588.2 km.
The best way to get from Tindivanam to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 12h 41m and costs ₹370 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Tindivanam to Varkala, including transfers.
Tindivanam to Varkala bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Tindivanam station.
Tindivanam to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tindivanam station.
The best way to get from Tindivanam to Varkala is to train which takes 12h 41m and costs ₹370 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹950 - ₹3,300 and takes 14h.
What companies run services between Tindivanam, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tindivanam to Varkala twice daily. Tickets cost ₹370–2,800 and the journey takes 12h 41m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Tindivanam to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station once daily. Tickets cost ₹950–3,300 and the journey takes 14h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
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
- ₹5,500–9,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tindivanam to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
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 Tindivanam to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹370–2,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹370–440
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,800
Train from Tindivanam to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
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 Tindivanam to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
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 Tindivanam to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹950–3,300
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 57m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–12,000
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Booking & Getting There
Tindivanam to Varkala bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station.
Tindivanam to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tindivanam to Varkala is 588 km. It takes approximately 8h 57m to drive from Tindivanam to Varkala.
Book your Tindivanam to Varkala bus tickets online with FlixBus.
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