There are 5 ways to get from Varkala to Kanyakumari by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Varkala to Kanyakumaritrain 06772 / ...
4h 8m₹150–1,200Bus
- Take the bus from Varkala(kerala), Kerala to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadubus Varkala(kerala), Kerala - Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
4h 35m₹1,300–2,900Drive 127.7 km
- Drive from Varkala to Kanyakumaricar 127.7 km
2h 4m₹1,440–2,080Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Kanyakumaritaxi 127.7 km
2h 4m₹3,000–3,600Train via Thiruvananthapuram
- Take the train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 06423 / ...
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kanyakumaritrain 16381 / ...
5h 5m₹252–2,035
Varkala to Kanyakumari by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Kanyakumari is to train which costs ₹150 - ₹1,200 and takes 4h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Kanyakumari is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,100.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Varkala(kerala), Kerala and arriving at Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Varkala and arriving at Kanyakumari. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 8m.
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 4h 8m and costs ₹150 - ₹1,200.
The train from Varkala to Kanyakumari takes 4h 8m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Varkala to Kanyakumari bus services, operated by Punchiry Tours and Holidays, depart from Varkala(kerala), Kerala 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 4h 8m and costs ₹150 - ₹1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,900 and takes 4h 35m.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Kanyakumari, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Varkala to Kanyakumari 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 4h 8m. Alternatively, Punchiry Tours and Holidays operates a bus from Varkala(kerala), Kerala to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹1,300–2,900 and the journey takes 4h 35m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varkala to Kanyakumari
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kanyakumari
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Varkala(kerala), Kerala to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,900
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Varkala to Kanyakumari bus services, operated by Punchiry Tours and Holidays, arrive at Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu 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.
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