There are 4 ways to get from Varkala to Aruppukkottai by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Aruppukkottaitrain 16361 / ...
7h 20m₹305–2,385Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Standbus
- Take the bus from Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand to Tuticorinbus
- Take the bus from Tuticorin to Aruppukottaibus
8h 20m₹898–3,289Drive 227.3 km
- Drive from Varkala to Aruppukkottaicar 227.3 km
3h 46m₹2,545–3,676Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Aruppukkottaitaxi 227.3 km
3h 46m₹3,800–4,500
Varkala to Aruppukkottai by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Aruppukkottai is to train which costs ₹300 - ₹2,400 and takes 7h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Aruppukkottai is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Varkala station to Aruppukkottai. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station and arriving at Aruppukottai via Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand and Tuticorin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Varkala to Aruppukkottai. However, there are services departing from Varkala and arriving at Aruppukkottai via Kollam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
The distance between Varkala and Aruppukkottai is 268 km. The road distance is 227.3 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Aruppukkottai without a car is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Varkala to Aruppukkottai, including transfers.
Varkala to Aruppukkottai bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station.
Varkala to Aruppukkottai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kollam Jn station.
The best way to get from Varkala to Aruppukkottai is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹900 - ₹3,300 and takes 8h 20m.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Aruppukkottai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kollam Jn to Aruppukkottai twice a week. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 6h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to Aruppukottai via Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand and Tuticorin in around 8h 20m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kollam Jn to Aruppukkottai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–650
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand to Tuticorin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Tuticorin to Aruppukottai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹70–650
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–4,500
Kollam Cab
- Phone
- +91 98 95 21 82 40
Kollam Online Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 99 46 26 85 56
- Website
- kollamonlinetaxi.business.site
Smile Taxi Service
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Booking & Getting There
Varkala to Aruppukkottai bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand station.
Varkala to Aruppukkottai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Aruppukkottai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Aruppukkottai is 227 km. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Varkala to Aruppukkottai.
There are 13+ hotels available in Aruppukkottai.