What is the cheapest way to get from Varkala to Kanchipuram?

The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Kanchipuram is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹4,000 and takes 14h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Varkala to Kanchipuram?

The fastest way to get from Varkala to Kanchipuram is to taxi and fly and train which takes 7h 13m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹16,000.

Is there a direct bus between Varkala and Kanchipuram?

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 FlixBus Kanchipuram - Bus Stand via FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Toll. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Varkala and Kanchipuram?

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.

How far is it from Varkala to Kanchipuram?

The distance between Varkala and Kanchipuram is 733 km. The road distance is 650.5 km.

How do I travel from Varkala to Kanchipuram without a car?

The best way to get from Varkala to Kanchipuram without a car is to train which takes 14h 31m and costs ₹500 - ₹4,000.

How long does it take to get from Varkala to Kanchipuram?

It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Varkala to Kanchipuram, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Varkala to Kanchipuram bus from?

Varkala to Kanchipuram bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station.

Where do I catch the Varkala to Kanchipuram train from?

Varkala to Kanchipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varkala station.

Train or bus from Varkala to Kanchipuram?

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 ₹1,200 - ₹3,900 and takes 17h 15m.

Where does the Varkala to Kanchipuram bus arrive?

Varkala to Kanchipuram bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Toll station.

Where does the Varkala to Kanchipuram train arrive?

Varkala to Kanchipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chengalpattu station.

Can I drive from Varkala to Kanchipuram?

Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Kanchipuram is 651 km. It takes approximately 10h 22m to drive from Varkala to Kanchipuram.

How do I get a bus ticket from Varkala to Kanchipuram?

Book your Varkala to Kanchipuram bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Kanchipuram?

There are 75+ hotels available in Kanchipuram.

Varkala to Kanchipuram - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

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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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Train to Trivandrum, fly, train
best
1. Take the train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
3. Take the train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram Easttrain
7h 25m
₹7,552–17,535
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Varkala to Chengalpattutrain 20636 / ...
14h 31m
₹505–3,918
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Tollbus FlixBus IN5530
17h 15m
₹1,234–3,874
Drive 650.5 km
1. Drive from Varkala to Kanchipuramcar 650.5 km
10h 22m
₹7,271–10,502
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Varkala to Kanchipuramtaxi 650.5 km
10h 22m
₹10,000–13,000
Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the taxi from Varkala to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi
2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
3. Take the train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram Easttrain
7h 13m
₹9,229–15,445
Taxi to Madurai, fly, train
1. Take the taxi from Varkala to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
3. Take the train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram Easttrain
8h 13m
₹9,496–14,260
Train to Tuticorin Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Varkala to Maniyachchi Jntrain
2. Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
3. Take the train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram Easttrain
11h 31m
₹8,215–18,611
Bus via Bengaluru
1. Take the bus from Varkala to Bengalurubus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper / ...
2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Kanchipurambus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
19h 26m

Varkala to Kanchipuram by train

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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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