There are 5 ways to get from Varkala to Erwadi by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Varkala to Nagercoil Jntrain 16649 / ...
- Take the train from Nagercoil Jn to Ramanathapuramtrain 22622
9h 15m₹838–3,481Train via Tirunelveli
cheapest- Take the train from Varkala to Tirunelvelitrain 20636 / ...
- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Ramanathapuramtrain 22622
9h 19m₹835–3,482Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5530
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Ramanathapuram - New Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5111
12h 29m₹1,302–2,938Drive 286.3 km
- Drive from Varkala to Erwadicar 286.3 km
4h 40m₹2,783–4,019Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Erwaditaxi 286.3 km
4h 40m₹4,700–6,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Erwadi is to train via Tirunelveli which costs ₹800 - ₹3,500 and takes 9h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Erwadi is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Varkala station to Erwadi. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station and arriving at FlixBus Ramanathapuram - New Bus Stand via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Varkala to Erwadi. However, there are services departing from Varkala and arriving at Ramanathapuram via Nagercoil Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
The distance between Varkala and Erwadi is 478 km. The road distance is 286.3 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Erwadi without a car is to train which takes 9h 15m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 9h 15m to get from Varkala to Erwadi, including transfers.
Varkala to Erwadi bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station.
Varkala to Erwadi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varkala station.
The best way to get from Varkala to Erwadi is to train which takes 9h 15m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,000 and takes 12h 29m.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Erwadi, India?
You can take a train from Varkala to Erwadi via Nagercoil Jn and Ramanathapuram in around 9h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to Erwadi via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand and FlixBus Ramanathapuram - New Bus Stand in around 12h 29m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varkala to Nagercoil Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times 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 Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Tirunelveli to Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,800
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Ramanathapuram - New Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–550
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–6,000
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 Erwadi bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand station.
Varkala to Erwadi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nagercoil Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Erwadi is 286 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Varkala to Erwadi.
There are 19+ hotels available in Erwadi.