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How to get fromTiruchirappalli to Varkalaby train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Tiruchirappalli to Varkala by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Varkalatrain train 20635 / ...
    8h 36m
    ₹290–2,200

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Thiruvananthapurambus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain train 16606 / ...
    9h 47m
    ₹632–4,702

  3. Drive  388.5 km

    1. Drive from Tiruchirappalli to Varkalacar car 388.5 km
    6h 6m
    ₹4,349–6,281

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Tiruchirappalli to Varkalataxi taxi 388.5 km
    6h 6m
    ₹7,000–9,000

  5. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane TRZ - TRV
    2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain train
    6h 44m
    ₹9,655–19,678

  6. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Tiruchirapalli - Mannarpuram Bypass to FlixBus Varkala - Beachbus bus FlixBus IN5530
    10h 5m
    ₹700–2,300

Tiruchirappalli to Varkala by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration8h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket₹290Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 496.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 36m

What companies run services between Tiruchirappalli, India and Varkala, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Tiruchchirapali to Varkala twice daily. Tickets cost ₹290–2,200 and the journey takes 8h 36m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Tiruchirapalli - Mannarpuram Bypass to FlixBus Varkala - Beach once daily. Tickets cost ₹700–2,300 and the journey takes 10h 5m.

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