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

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

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  1. Fly, 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 12m
    ₹11,681–24,708

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tirupati to Varkalatrain train 12626 / ...
    15h 42m
    ₹420–3,200

  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 / ...
    18h 48m
    ₹2,129–7,266

  4. Drive  741.6 km

    1. Drive from Tirupati to Varkalacar car 741.6 km
    11h 46m
    ₹7,193–10,390

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Tirupati to Varkalataxi taxi 741.6 km
    11h 46m
    ₹12,000–15,000

  6. 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
    19h 45m
    ₹952–2,942

Tirupati to Varkala by train

Calendar8Weekly Trains
Duration15h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket₹420Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 702.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 12m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Tirupati to Varkala once daily. Tickets cost ₹420–3,200 and the journey takes 15h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tirupati to Varkala via Bengaluru in around 18h 48m.

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