There are 9 ways to get from Varkala to Cuddalore by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Varkala to Tiruchchirapalitrain 20636 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Tiruppadirippuliyurtrain 06018 / ...
12h 48m₹470–3,592Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettaibus FlixBus IN5530
- Take the bus from Nellai to Pondicherrybus
15h 52m₹1,448–5,117Drive 559.8 km
- Drive from Varkala to Cuddalorecar 559.8 km
9h₹5,442–7,860Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Cuddaloretaxi 559.8 km
9h₹9,000–11,000Train to Trivandrum, fly to Pondicherry
- Take the train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane TRV - PNY
8h 1m₹13,912–31,035Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5530
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Cuddalorebus
18h 5m₹832–2,588Train to Trivandrum, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Tiruppadirippuliyurtrain
8h 42m₹7,692–17,685Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Tiruppadirippuliyurtrain
8h 31m₹9,869–16,595Train to Tuticorin Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the train from Varkala to Maniyachchi Jntrain
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Tiruppadirippuliyurtrain
12h 43m₹8,855–18,761
Varkala to Cuddalore by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Cuddalore is to train which costs ₹470 - ₹3,600 and takes 12h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Cuddalore is to train and fly which takes 8h 1m and costs ₹13,000 - ₹31,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Varkala station to Cuddalore. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station and arriving at Kanima Nagar via Nellai and Puducherry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Varkala to Cuddalore. However, there are services departing from Varkala and arriving at Tiruppadirippuliyur via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 48m.
The distance between Varkala and Cuddalore is 697 km. The road distance is 559.8 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Cuddalore without a car is to train which takes 12h 48m and costs ₹470 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 12h 48m to get from Varkala to Cuddalore, including transfers.
Varkala to Cuddalore bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station.
Varkala to Cuddalore train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varkala station.
The best way to get from Varkala to Cuddalore is to train which takes 12h 48m and costs ₹470 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,400 - ₹5,500 and takes 15h 52m.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Cuddalore, India?
You can take a train from Varkala to Tiruppadirippuliyur via Tiruchchirapali in around 12h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to Kanima Nagar via FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettai, Nellai, Pondicherry, and Puducherry in around 15h 52m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Pondicherry via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–27,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Pondicherry via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–27,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Pondicherry via Chennai International Airport, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–27,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–12,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–10,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–10,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–14,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varkala to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Tiruppadirippuliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
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 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 Tambaram to Tiruppadirippuliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Tambaram to Tiruppadirippuliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Varkala to Maniyachchi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Tambaram to Tiruppadirippuliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹370–1,100
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,800
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Nellai to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–2,700
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Sleeper
- ₹700–2,700
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Mattuthavani to Cuddalore
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–11,000
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
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 Cuddalore bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettai station.
Varkala to Cuddalore train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Cuddalore is 560 km. It takes approximately 9h to drive from Varkala to Cuddalore.
There are 830+ hotels available in Cuddalore.















