There are 6 ways to get from Tiruchengode to Varkala by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Erode Jn to Varkalatrain 12695 / ...
9h 24m₹785–2,797Bus
- Take the bus from Erode to Kayamkulambus
10h 37m₹1,245–3,899Drive 418 km
- Drive from Tiruchengode to Varkalacar 418 km
7h 1m₹4,063–5,869Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tiruchengode to Varkalataxi 418 km
7h 1m₹7,000–8,500Taxi, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Tiruchengode to Salem (SXV)taxi
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane SXV - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
6h 50m₹8,375–24,529Bus, train
- Take the bus from FlixBus Sankagiri - Bypass to FlixBus Thiruvalla - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN4450
- Take the train from Chengannur to Varkalatrain 16344 / ...
12h 12m₹1,345–3,798
Salem (SXV) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tiruchengode to Varkala is to train which costs ₹750 - ₹2,800 and takes 9h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Tiruchengode to Varkala is to taxi and fly and train which takes 6h 50m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹25,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tiruchengode to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Erode and arriving at Kollam via Kayamkulam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Tiruchengode to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Erode Jn and arriving at Varkala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.
The distance between Tiruchengode and Varkala is 501 km. The road distance is 418 km.
The best way to get from Tiruchengode to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 9h 24m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 9h 24m to get from Tiruchengode to Varkala, including transfers.
Tiruchengode to Varkala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Erode station.
Tiruchengode to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Erode Jn station.
The best way to get from Tiruchengode to Varkala is to train which takes 9h 24m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,900 and takes 10h 37m.
What companies run services between Tiruchengode, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Erode Jn to Varkala 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 9h 3m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Erode to Kayamkulam twice daily. Tickets cost ₹600–2,300 and the journey takes 7h 20m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–22,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Erode Jn to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
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 Chengannur to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Erode to Kayamkulam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,300
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Sleeper
- ₹600–1,100
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Sankagiri - Bypass to FlixBus Thiruvalla - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–1,900
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–8,500
Red Taxi
- Phone
- +91 42 44 56 78 90
- Website
- redtaxi.co.in
Saravana Track
- Phone
- +91 42 42 27 22 99
- Website
- saravanatrack.com
Shree Krishna Call Taxi
Red Taxi
- Phone
- +91 42 44 56 78 90
- Website
- redtaxi.co.in
Saravana Track
- Phone
- +91 42 42 27 22 99
- Website
- saravanatrack.com
Shree Krishna Call Taxi
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Booking & Getting There
Tiruchengode to Varkala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Kayamkulam station.
Tiruchengode to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tiruchengode to Varkala is 418 km. It takes approximately 7h 1m to drive from Tiruchengode to Varkala.
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