There are 4 ways to get from Varkala to Madurai by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Varkala to Madurai Jntrain 20636 / ...
6h 21m₹230–1,800Bus
- Take the bus from Varkala(kerala), Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Varkala(kerala), Kerala - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
7h 30mDrive 251 km
- Drive from Varkala to Maduraicar 251 km
4h 23m₹2,850–4,116Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Maduraitaxi 251 km
4h 23m₹4,200–5,000
Varkala to Madurai by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Madurai is to train which costs ₹230 - ₹1,800 and takes 6h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Madurai is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,200.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Varkala(kerala), Kerala and arriving at Madurai, Tamil Nadu. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Varkala and arriving at Madurai Jn. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 21m.
The distance between Varkala and Madurai is 342 km. The road distance is 251 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Madurai without a car is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,800.
The train from Varkala to Madurai Jn takes 6h 21m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Varkala to Madurai bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, depart from Varkala(kerala), Kerala station.
Varkala to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varkala station.
The best way to get from Varkala to Madurai is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 30m.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Madurai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Varkala to Madurai Jn twice daily. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 6h 21m. Alternatively, SBM Traansport operates a bus from Varkala(kerala), Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadu hourly, and the journey takes 7h 30m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varkala to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–5,000
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
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Booking & Getting There
Varkala to Madurai bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Varkala to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Madurai is 251 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Varkala to Madurai.
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