There are 4 ways to get from Tiruchchendur to Varkala by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tiruchendur to Tirunelvelitrain 16732 / ...
- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Varkalatrain 16127 / ...
6h 6m₹299–2,393Bus
- Take the bus from Tiruchendur to Tuticorinbus
- 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
7h 35m₹833–3,163Drive 198.9 km
- Drive from Tiruchchendur to Varkalacar 198.9 km
3h 19m₹2,230–3,221Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tiruchchendur to Varkalataxi 198.9 km
3h 19m₹4,600–5,500
Tiruchchendur to Varkala by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tiruchchendur to Varkala is to train which costs ₹290 - ₹2,400 and takes 6h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Tiruchchendur to Varkala is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Tiruchchendur to Varkala station. However, there are services departing from Tiruchendur and arriving at FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station via Tuticorin and FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Tiruchchendur to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Tiruchendur and arriving at Varkala via Tirunelveli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
The distance between Tiruchchendur and Varkala is 247 km. The road distance is 198.9 km.
The best way to get from Tiruchchendur to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Tiruchchendur to Varkala, including transfers.
Tiruchchendur to Varkala bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Tiruchendur station.
Tiruchchendur to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tiruchendur station.
The best way to get from Tiruchchendur to Varkala is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹800 - ₹3,200 and takes 7h 35m.
What companies run services between Tiruchchendur, India and Varkala, India?
You can take a train from Tiruchendur to Varkala via Tirunelveli in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tiruchendur to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station via Tuticorin and FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand in around 7h 35m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruchendur to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
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
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Tiruchendur to Tuticorin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹30–650
- Website
- TNSTC
- 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 19m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–5,500
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Booking & Getting There
Tiruchchendur to Varkala bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Tuticorin station.
Tiruchchendur to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tirunelveli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tiruchchendur to Varkala is 199 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Tiruchchendur to Varkala.
There are 683+ hotels available in Varkala.