What is the cheapest way to get from Tirumala to Varkala?

The cheapest way to get from Tirumala to Varkala is to train which costs ₹470 - ₹3,400 and takes 17h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tirumala to Varkala?

The fastest way to get from Tirumala to Varkala is to fly and train which takes 8h 5m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹23,000.

Is there a direct bus between Tirumala and Varkala?

No, there is no direct bus from Tirumala to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Tirupathi and arriving at Varkala(kerala), Kerala via Kempegowda Bus Station, Bangalore, Karnataka and Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Tirumala and Varkala?

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 24m.

How far is it from Tirumala to Varkala?

The distance between Tirumala and Varkala is 724 km. The road distance is 760.1 km.

How do I travel from Tirumala to Varkala without a car?

The best way to get from Tirumala to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 17h 24m and costs ₹470 - ₹3,400.

How long does it take to get from Tirumala to Varkala?

It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Tirumala to Varkala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tirumala to Varkala bus from?

Tirumala to Varkala bus services, operated by KSRTC, depart from Tirupathi station.

Where do I catch the Tirumala to Varkala train from?

Tirumala to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Renigunta Jn station.

Train or bus from Tirumala to Varkala?

The best way to get from Tirumala to Varkala is to train which takes 17h 24m and costs ₹470 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 20h 32m.

Where does the Tirumala to Varkala bus arrive?

Tirumala to Varkala bus services, operated by KSRTC, arrive at Kempegowda station.

Where does the Tirumala to Varkala train arrive?

Tirumala to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.

Can I drive from Tirumala to Varkala?

Yes, the driving distance between Tirumala to Varkala is 760 km. It takes approximately 12h 18m to drive from Tirumala to Varkala.

Where can I stay near Varkala?

There are 653+ hotels available in Varkala.

Tirumala to Varkala - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Tirumala to Varkala by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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Fly from Tirupati Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane TIR - TRV
2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
8h 5m
₹10,389–22,954
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Varkalatrain 12626 / ...
17h 24m
₹470–3,400
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tirupathi to Kempegowdabus
2. Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus
3. Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus
20h 32m
Drive 760.1 km
1. Drive from Tirumala to Varkalacar 760.1 km
12h 18m
₹8,548–12,346
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Tirumala to Varkalataxi 760.1 km
12h 18m
₹12,000–15,000
Train to Chennai International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Peramburtrain
2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
3. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
9h 29m
₹6,051–13,720
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Chennai Centraltrain 16054 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Varkala(kerala), Kerala
21h 15m
₹1,900–3,800

Tirumala to Varkala by bus and train

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17h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 724.1 km
Duration: 8h 5m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Renigunta Jn to Varkala 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹420–3,200 and the journey takes 16h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tirumala to Varkala(kerala), Kerala via Tirupathi, Kempegowda, Kempegowda Bus Station, St Joseph's Indian School/ Malya Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, and Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala in around 20h 32m.

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