There are 9 ways to get from Varkala to Chennai by train, plane, bus, car, or taxi
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Train to Trivandrum, fly
best- Take the train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
5h 45m₹7,032–13,835Train
cheapest- Take the train from Varkala to Peramburtrain 12624
15h 18m₹420–3,300Bus
- Take the bus from Varkala(kerala), Kerala to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Varkala(kerala), Kerala - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
15h 10mDrive 707.2 km
- Drive from Varkala to Chennaicar 707.2 km
11h₹7,954–11,489Taxi to Madurai, fly
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
5h 55m₹9,977–14,561Train to Cochin International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Varkala to Aluvatrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
7h 40m₹5,345–10,291Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Varkala to Coimbatore Jntrain
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CJB - MAA
10h 57m₹5,698–10,685Train, train to Tuticorin Airport, fly
- Take the train from Varkala to Nagercoil Jntrain
- Take the train from Nagercoil Jn to Maniyachchi Jntrain
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
9h 42m₹8,298–20,331Bus via Thiruvananthapuram
- Take the bus from Varkala(kerala), Kerala to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus Varkala(kerala), Kerala - Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
15h 55m
Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Chennai is to train which costs ₹420 - ₹3,300 and takes 15h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Chennai is to train and fly which takes 5h 45m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹14,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Varkala(kerala), Kerala and arriving at Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Varkala and arriving at Perambur. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 18m.
The distance between Varkala and Chennai is 678 km. The road distance is 707.2 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Chennai without a car is to bus which takes 15h 10m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Varkala to Chennai, including transfers.
Varkala to Chennai bus services, operated by Sbm Traansport, depart from Varkala(kerala), Kerala station.
Varkala to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varkala station.
The best way to get from Varkala to Chennai is to bus which takes 15h 10m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹420 - ₹3,300 and takes 15h 18m.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Chennai, India?
Sbm Traansport operates a bus from Varkala(kerala), Kerala to Chennai, Tamil Nadu 3 times a day, and the journey takes 15h 10m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Varkala to Perambur once daily. Tickets cost ₹420–3,300 and the journey takes 15h 18m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Varkala to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–3,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹420–500
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,500–3,300
Train from Varkala to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Varkala to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
Train from Varkala to Nagercoil Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Nagercoil Jn to Maniyachchi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–5,500
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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More Questions & Answers
Varkala to Chennai bus services, operated by Sbm Traansport, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Varkala to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Perambur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Chennai is 707 km. It takes approximately 11h to drive from Varkala to Chennai.
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