There are 5 ways to get from Varkala to Chettinad by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Karaikkudi Jntrain 16361 / ...
9h 54m₹765–3,185Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettaibus FlixBus IN5530
- Take the bus from Nellai to Kovilpattibus
10h 17m₹1,828–4,117Drive 335 km
- Drive from Varkala to Chettinadcar 335 km
5h 42m₹3,759–5,430Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Chettinadtaxi 335 km
5h 42m₹6,000–8,000Train, fly
- Take the train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane TRV - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kottaiyurtrain
10h 25m₹11,352–23,505
Trivandrum (TRV) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Chettinad is to train which costs ₹750 - ₹3,200 and takes 9h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Chettinad is to drive which takes 5h 42m and costs ₹3,700 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Varkala station to Chettinad. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station and arriving at Kovilpatti via Nellai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Varkala to Chettinad. However, there are services departing from Varkala and arriving at Karaikkudi Jn via Kollam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.
The distance between Varkala and Chettinad is 387 km. The road distance is 335 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Chettinad without a car is to train which takes 9h 54m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 9h 54m to get from Varkala to Chettinad, including transfers.
Varkala to Chettinad bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station.
Varkala to Chettinad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kollam Jn station.
The best way to get from Varkala to Chettinad is to train which takes 9h 54m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,800 - ₹4,200 and takes 10h 17m.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Chettinad, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kollam Jn to Karaikkudi Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to Chettinad via FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettai, Nellai, and Kovilpatti in around 10h 17m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–18,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–18,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–18,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–18,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–42,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kollam Jn to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Kottaiyur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹370–1,100
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Nellai to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,000
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 Chettinad bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettai station.
Varkala to Chettinad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikkudi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Chettinad is 335 km. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Varkala to Chettinad.
There are 42+ hotels available in Chettinad.