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How to get fromVarkala to Chennaiby taxi, plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Varkala to Chennai by taxi, plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Varkala to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane COK - MAA
    4h 57m
    ₹9,128–14,385

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Varkala to Peramburtrain train 12624 / ...
    15h 25m
    ₹420–3,300

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain train 20636 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    15h 47m
    ₹1,079–4,015

  4. Drive  707.2 km

    1. Drive from Varkala to Chennaicar car 707.2 km
    11h
    ₹7,935–11,462

  5. Train to Trivandrum, fly

    1. Take the train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane TRV - MAA
    5h 8m
    ₹7,451–16,475

  6. Taxi to Madurai, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Varkala to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane IXM - MAA
    5h 52m
    ₹9,395–13,200

  7. Train to Tuticorin Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Varkala to Maniyachchi Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane TCR - MAA
    9h 15m
    ₹8,614–17,551

  8. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedubus bus FlixBus IN5530
    18h 11m
    ₹1,157–3,974

Varkala to Chennai by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration15h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket₹420Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 721 km
  • Duration: 4h 57m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Varkala to Perambur twice daily. Tickets cost ₹420–3,300 and the journey takes 15h 25m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu 5 times a week. Tickets cost ₹1,100–4,000 and the journey takes 17h 20m.

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