There are 4 ways to get from Varkala to Kanyakumari by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Varkala to Kanyakumaritrain 16649
3h 45m₹150–1,200Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5530
5h 25m₹373–779Drive 127.7 km
- Drive from Varkala to Kanyakumaricar 127.7 km
2h 4m₹1,433–2,070Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Kanyakumaritaxi 127.7 km
2h 4m₹3,000–3,600
Varkala to Kanyakumari by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Kanyakumari is to train which costs ₹150 - ₹1,200 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Kanyakumari is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Varkala station to Kanyakumari. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station and arriving at FlixBus Kanyakumari - Sunrise Point via FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Varkala and arriving at Kanyakumari. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Varkala and Kanyakumari is 127 km. The road distance is 127.7 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Kanyakumari without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs ₹150 - ₹1,200.
The train from Varkala to Kanyakumari takes 3h 45m including transfers and departs once daily.
Varkala to Kanyakumari bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station.
Varkala to Kanyakumari train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varkala station.
The best way to get from Varkala to Kanyakumari is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs ₹150 - ₹1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹370 - ₹800 and takes 5h 25m.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Kanyakumari, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Varkala to Kanyakumari once daily. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand 5 times a week. Tickets cost ₹270–650 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varkala to Kanyakumari
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹270–650
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,000–3,600
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 Kanyakumari bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand station.
Varkala to Kanyakumari train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kanyakumari station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Kanyakumari is 128 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Varkala to Kanyakumari.
Book your Varkala to Kanyakumari bus tickets online with FlixBus.
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