There are 9 ways to get from Varkala to Karaikal by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Tiruchirappalli
best- Take the train from Varkala to Tiruchchirapalitrain 20636 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain 16188
13h 1m₹450–3,492Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Varkala(kerala), Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Varkala(kerala), Kerala - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
14h 1mDrive 505.8 km
- Drive from Varkala to Karaikalcar 505.8 km
8h 18m₹5,723–8,267Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Karaikaltaxi 505.8 km
8h 18m₹8,000–10,000Train, fly to Trichy International Airport
- Take the train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane TRV - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain
11h 55m₹11,082–23,335Train
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Nagappattinamtrain 16361 / ...
14h 55m₹525–4,085Bus
- Take the bus from Varkala(kerala), Kerala to Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadubus Varkala(kerala), Kerala - Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu - Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
16h 16mTrain, fly to Pondicherry, taxi
- Take the train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane TRV - PNY
- Take the taxi from Pondicherry (PNY) to Cuddalore Port Jn.taxi
- Take the train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Karaikaltrain
11h 33m₹14,112–31,335Train, fly to Chennai International Airport
- Take the train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Karaikaltrain
11h 15m₹7,732–18,985
Varkala to Karaikal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Karaikal is to train via Tiruchirappalli which costs ₹450 - ₹3,500 and takes 13h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Karaikal is to drive which takes 8h 18m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Varkala to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Varkala(kerala), Kerala and arriving at Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Varkala to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Varkala and arriving at Karaikal via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 1m.
The distance between Varkala and Karaikal is 642 km. The road distance is 505.8 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Karaikal without a car is to train via Tiruchirappalli which takes 13h 1m and costs ₹450 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 13h 1m to get from Varkala to Karaikal, including transfers.
Varkala to Karaikal bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, depart from Varkala(kerala), Kerala station.
Varkala to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varkala station.
The best way to get from Varkala to Karaikal is to train via Tiruchirappalli which takes 13h 1m and costs ₹450 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can bus via Madurai, which costs and takes 14h 1m.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a train from Varkala to Karaikal via Tiruchchirapali in around 13h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Varkala(kerala), Kerala to Karaikal via Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu in around 14h 1m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–17,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–17,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–17,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Pondicherry via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–26,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Pondicherry via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–26,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–12,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varkala to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
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 Tiruchchirapali to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Kollam Jn to Nagappattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
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 Cuddalore Port Jn. to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
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 Tambaram to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Varkala(kerala), Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Varkala(kerala), Kerala to Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Estimated price
- ₹550–10,000
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
Devaki Travels
- Phone
- +91 413 225 7199
- Website
- devakitravels.com
Golden Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 91 94 44 22
- Website
- goldentoursandtravels.com
Royal Travels Cabs
- Phone
- +91 22 33 55 33 55
- Website
- royaltravelscabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Varkala to Karaikal bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Varkala to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Karaikal is 506 km. It takes approximately 8h 18m to drive from Varkala to Karaikal.
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