There are 5 ways to get from Varkala to Kāraikudi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Karaikkudi Jntrain 16361
9h 59m₹345–2,685Bus
- Take the bus from Varkala(kerala), Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Ramnad to Karaikudibus
13h 24mDrive 333 km
- Drive from Varkala to Kāraikudicar 333 km
5h 39m₹3,756–5,426Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Kāraikuditaxi 333 km
5h 39m₹5,500–7,000Train, 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 Karaikkudi Jntrain
10h 24m₹12,062–19,135
Varkala to Kāraikudi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Kāraikudi is to train which costs ₹340 - ₹2,700 and takes 9h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Kāraikudi is to drive which takes 5h 39m and costs ₹3,700 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Varkala to Kāraikudi. However, there are services departing from Varkala(kerala), Kerala and arriving at Karaikudi via Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Ramnad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Varkala to Kāraikudi. However, there are services departing from Varkala and arriving at Karaikkudi Jn via Kollam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.
The distance between Varkala and Kāraikudi is 374 km. The road distance is 333 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Kāraikudi without a car is to train which takes 9h 59m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 9h 59m to get from Varkala to Kāraikudi, including transfers.
Varkala to Kāraikudi bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, depart from Varkala(kerala), Kerala station.
Varkala to Kāraikudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kollam Jn station.
The best way to get from Varkala to Kāraikudi is to train which takes 9h 59m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 24m.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Kāraikudi, 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 Karaikudi via Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, and Ramnad in around 13h 24m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–14,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–14,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–14,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–37,000
- 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
- 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
- 1h 25m
- 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 Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Varkala(kerala), Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–2,300
- Schedules at
- VKV Travels
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Ramnad to Karaikudi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹70–650
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
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 Kāraikudi bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Varkala to Kāraikudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikkudi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Kāraikudi is 333 km. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Varkala to Kāraikudi.
There are 40+ hotels available in Kāraikudi.