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How to get fromVarkala to Kanchipuramby train, plane, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Varkala to Kanchipuram by train, plane, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus

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  1. Train to Trivandrum, fly, train

    best
    1. Take the train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane TRV - MAA
    3. Take the train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram Easttrain train
    7h 25m
    ₹7,552–17,535

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Varkala to Chengalpattutrain train 20636 / ...
    14h 31m
    ₹505–3,918

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Tollbus bus FlixBus IN5530
    17h 15m
    ₹1,234–3,874

  4. Drive  650.5 km

    1. Drive from Varkala to Kanchipuramcar car 650.5 km
    10h 22m
    ₹7,284–10,521

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Varkala to Kanchipuramtaxi taxi 650.5 km
    10h 22m
    ₹10,000–13,000

  6. Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the taxi from Varkala to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane COK - MAA
    3. Take the train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram Easttrain train
    7h 18m
    ₹9,229–15,445

  7. Taxi to Madurai, fly, train

    1. Take the taxi from Varkala to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane IXM - MAA
    3. Take the train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram Easttrain train
    8h 13m
    ₹9,496–14,260

  8. Train to Tuticorin Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Varkala to Maniyachchi Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane TCR - MAA
    3. Take the train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram Easttrain train
    11h 31m
    ₹8,215–18,611

  9. Bus via Bengaluru

    1. Take the bus from Varkala to Bengalurubus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Kanchipurambus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    19h 8m
    ₹1,059–7,684

Varkala to Kanchipuram by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration14h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket₹505Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 733.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 25m

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, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Toll once daily. Tickets cost ₹1,000–3,700 and the journey takes 15h 10m.

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