There are 8 ways to get from Varkala to Kanchipuram by train, plane, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train to Trivandrum, fly, train
best- Take the train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram Easttrain
7h 30m₹7,552–16,535Train
cheapest- Take the train from Varkala to Chengalpattutrain 20636 / ...
14h 31m₹505–3,918Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Sattur - Bypassbus FlixBus IN5530
- Take the bus from Sattur to Kancheepurambus 995Ud
18h 10m₹859–2,597Drive 650.5 km
- Drive from Varkala to Kanchipuramcar 650.5 km
10h 22m₹6,297–9,096Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Kanchipuramtaxi 650.5 km
10h 22m₹10,000–13,000Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly, 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 Trisulam to Kanchipuram Easttrain
7h 18m₹9,729–15,445Taxi to Madurai, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram Easttrain
8h 8m₹9,496–14,260Train to Tuticorin Airport, fly, 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 Trisulam to Kanchipuram Easttrain
11h 31m₹8,715–17,611
Varkala to Kanchipuram by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Kanchipuram is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹4,000 and takes 14h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Kanchipuram is to taxi and fly and train which takes 7h 18m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹16,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Varkala station to Kanchipuram. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station and arriving at Kancheepuram via Sattur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Varkala to Kanchipuram. However, there are services departing from Varkala and arriving at Kanchipuram East via Chengalpattu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 31m.
The distance between Varkala and Kanchipuram is 733 km. The road distance is 650.5 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Kanchipuram without a car is to train which takes 14h 31m and costs ₹500 - ₹4,000.
It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Varkala to Kanchipuram, including transfers.
Varkala to Kanchipuram bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station.
Varkala to Kanchipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varkala station.
The best way to get from Varkala to Kanchipuram is to train which takes 14h 31m and costs ₹500 - ₹4,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹850 - ₹2,600 and takes 18h 10m.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Kanchipuram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Varkala to Chengalpattu once daily. Tickets cost ₹390–3,000 and the journey takes 12h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to Kancheepuram via FlixBus Sattur - Bypass and Sattur in around 18h 10m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
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 Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,000
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
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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 Trisulam to Kanchipuram East
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Varkala to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–3,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹390–470
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
Train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram East
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram East
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
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 Trisulam to Kanchipuram East
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Sattur - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹470–1,400
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Sattur to Kancheepuram
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–1,200
- Website
- TNSTC
- Seater / Sleeper
- ₹600–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–13,000
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
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 Kanchipuram bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Sattur - Bypass station.
Varkala to Kanchipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chengalpattu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Kanchipuram is 651 km. It takes approximately 10h 22m to drive from Varkala to Kanchipuram.
There are 74+ hotels available in Kanchipuram.