There are 7 ways to get from Tirumala to Varkala by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus
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Fly from Tirupati Airport, train
best- Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane TIR - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
7h 49m₹13,960–25,038Train
cheapest- Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Varkalatrain 12626 / ...
17h 29m₹470–3,400Bus
- Take the bus from Tirupathi to Tirunelvelibus V995ab / ...
- Take the bus from FlixBus Tirunelveli - New Bus Stand to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN5530
20h 4m₹1,183–2,805Drive 760 km
- Drive from Tirumala to Varkalacar 760 km
12h 18m₹8,675–12,530Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tirumala to Varkalataxi 760 km
12h 18m₹12,000–15,000Train to Chennai International Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Peramburtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
9h 7m₹6,471–16,365Bus via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the bus from Tirupati to Tiruchirapallibus
- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus
21h 20m
Tirumala to Varkala by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tirumala to Varkala is to train which costs ₹470 - ₹3,400 and takes 17h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Tirumala to Varkala is to fly and train which takes 7h 49m and costs ₹14,000 - ₹25,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tirumala to Varkala station. However, there are services departing from Tirupathi and arriving at FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station via FlixBus Tirunelveli - New Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Tirumala to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Renigunta Jn and arriving at Varkala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 29m.
The distance between Tirumala and Varkala is 724 km. The road distance is 760 km.
The best way to get from Tirumala to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 17h 29m and costs ₹470 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Tirumala to Varkala, including transfers.
Tirumala to Varkala bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Tirupathi station.
Tirumala to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Renigunta Jn station.
The best way to get from Tirumala to Varkala is to train which takes 17h 29m and costs ₹470 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,800 and takes 20h 4m.
What companies run services between Tirumala, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Renigunta Jn to Varkala once daily. Tickets cost ₹420–3,200 and the journey takes 16h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tirumala to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station via Tirupathi, Tirunelveli, and FlixBus Tirunelveli - New Bus Stand in around 20h 4m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Trivandrum via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–23,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–23,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
- 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 Renigunta Jn to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–3,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹420–500
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,500–3,200
Train from Renigunta Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
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
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Tirupathi to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,500
- Website
- TNSTC
- Seater / Sleeper
- ₹750–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 18m
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–15,000
Rainbow Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 03 34 22 33
- Website
- rainbowcabs.co.in
Tirumala Tirupati Cabs
- Phone
- +91 88 86 05 03 09
- Website
- tirumalatirupaticabs.in
Tirupati Caars
- Phone
- +91 99 02 03 77 88
- Website
- tirupaticaars.com
A.S Car Rentals
- Phone
- +91 95 02 65 61 89
PS Cabs
- Phone
- +91 83 74 43 88 26
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Booking & Getting There
Tirumala to Varkala bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Tirunelveli station.
Tirumala to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tirumala to Varkala is 760 km. It takes approximately 12h 18m to drive from Tirumala to Varkala.
There are 667+ hotels available in Varkala.