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How to get fromTirupathi to Varkalaby plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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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 31m
    ₹10,032–22,532

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tirupati to Varkalatrain train 12626 / ...
    15h 45m
    ₹548–3,351

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tirupathi to Kempegowdabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus bus
    19h 57m

  4. Drive 741.7 km

    1. Drive from Tirupathi to Varkalacar car 741.7 km
    11h 44m
    ₹8,319–12,017

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Tirupathi to Varkalataxi taxi 741.7 km
    11h 44m
    ₹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 30m
    ₹6,239–14,521

  7. Bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Tirupathi to Kempegowdabus bus
    2. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane BLR - TRV
    3. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain train
    11h 48m
    ₹4,842–11,323

Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration6h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket₹9,221Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 705 km
  • Duration: 7h 31m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Tirupati to Varkala 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹420–3,200 and the journey takes 15h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tirupathi to Varkala(kerala), Kerala via Kempegowda, Kempegowda Bus Station, St Joseph's Indian School/ Malya Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, and Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala in around 19h 57m.

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