There are 5 ways to get from Varkala to Chettinad by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Karaikkudi Jntrain 16361
11h 14m₹455–3,585Bus
- Take the bus from Varkala(kerala), Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Varkala(kerala), Kerala - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Devakottai, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Devakottai, Tamil Nadu
11h 36mDrive 335.1 km
- Drive from Varkala to Chettinadcar 335.1 km
5h 42m₹3,759–5,429Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Chettinadtaxi 335.1 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 Chettinadtrain
11h 7m₹12,052–19,135
Varkala to Chettinad by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Chettinad is to train which costs ₹450 - ₹3,600 and takes 11h 14m.
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 to Chettinad. However, there are services departing from Varkala(kerala), Kerala and arriving at Devakottai, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Varkala to Chettinad. However, there are services departing from Varkala and arriving at Chettinad via Kollam Jn and Karaikkudi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.
The distance between Varkala and Chettinad is 386 km. The road distance is 335.1 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Chettinad without a car is to train which takes 11h 14m and costs ₹450 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 11h 14m to get from Varkala to Chettinad, including transfers.
Varkala to Chettinad bus services, operated by Sbm Traansport, depart from Varkala(kerala), Kerala 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 11h 14m and costs ₹450 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 36m.
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 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Varkala(kerala), Kerala to Chettinad via Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Devakottai, Tamil Nadu in around 11h 36m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–14,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–14,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–14,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–14,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–31,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–25,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kollam Jn to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- 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 Tiruchchirapali to Chettinad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Varkala to Chettinad bus services, operated by Sbm Traansport, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu 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 41+ hotels available in Chettinad.