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

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  1. Fly from Tirupati Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane TIR - TRV
    2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain train
    7h 49m
    ₹11,960–25,038

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Varkalatrain train 12626 / ...
    17h 29m
    ₹470–3,400

  3. Bus via Bengaluru

    1. Take the bus from Tirupati to Bengalurubus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Varkalabus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper / ...
    19h 26m
    ₹2,442–7,704

  4. Drive  760 km

    1. Drive from Tirumala to Varkalacar car 760 km
    12h 18m
    ₹7,372–10,648

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Tirumala to Varkalataxi taxi 760 km
    12h 18m
    ₹12,000–15,000

  6. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Peramburtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane MAA - TRV
    3. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain train
    9h 12m
    ₹6,471–15,365

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tirupathi to Maduraibus bus
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Stationbus bus FlixBus IN5530
    22h
    ₹1,110–4,050

Tirumala to Varkala by bus and train

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration17h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket₹470Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 724 km
  • Duration: 7h 49m

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 Varkala via Tirupati and Bengaluru in around 19h 26m.

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