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 / ...
9h 54m₹765–3,185Bus
- 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 km
- Drive from Varkala to Chettinadcar 335 km
5h 42m₹3,823–5,522Taxi
- 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
9h 50m₹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 ₹3,800 - ₹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 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 SLGT Travels, 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 9h 54m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,200. 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 15m. 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 Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–18,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–18,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–18,000
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Varkala(kerala), Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- 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 SLGT Travels, 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 42+ hotels available in Chettinad.