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How to get fromVarkala to Mamallapuramby train, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Varkala to Mamallapuram by train, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi

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  1. Train to Trivandrum, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane TRV - MAA
    3. Take the bus from Olympia IT Park to Mahabalipurambus bus
    7h 34m
    ₹7,906–18,470

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Standbus bus FlixBus IN5530
    2. Take the bus from Madurai to Mahabalipurambus bus Madurai - Mahabalipuram
    17h 40m
    ₹1,082–3,188

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Varkala to Chengalpattutrain train 20636 / ...
    13h 26m
    ₹1,295–4,068

  4. Drive  661.8 km

    1. Drive from Varkala to Mamallapuramcar car 661.8 km
    10h 25m
    ₹7,392–10,677

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Varkala to Mamallapuramtaxi taxi 661.8 km
    10h 25m
    ₹11,000–13,000

  6. Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Varkala to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane COK - MAA
    3. Take the bus from Olympia IT Park to Mahabalipurambus bus
    7h 23m
    ₹9,583–16,380

  7. Taxi to Madurai, fly, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Varkala to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane IXM - MAA
    3. Take the bus from Olympia IT Park to Mahabalipurambus bus
    8h 18m
    ₹9,850–15,195

  8. Train to Tuticorin Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Varkala to Maniyachchi Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane TCR - MAA
    3. Take the bus from Olympia IT Park to Mahabalipurambus bus
    11h 36m
    ₹8,569–19,546

Varkala to Mamallapuram by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration17h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,082Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 722.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 34m

What companies run services between Varkala, India and Mamallapuram, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Varkala to Chengalpattu once daily. Tickets cost ₹390–3,000 and the journey takes 12h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to Mahabalipuram via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand and Madurai in around 17h 40m.

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