There are 4 ways to get from Varkala to Mandaikadu by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Varkala to Eranieltrain 16649 / ...
2h 6m₹531–1,551Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Marthandambus FlixBus IN5530
2h 15m₹893–1,306Drive 101.3 km
- Drive from Varkala to Mandaikaducar 101.3 km
1h 39m₹1,152–1,664Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Mandaikadutaxi 101.3 km
1h 39m₹2,400–2,900
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Mandaikadu is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹1,600 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Mandaikadu is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Varkala station to Mandaikadu. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station and arriving at FlixBus Marthandam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Varkala to Mandaikadu. However, there are services departing from Varkala and arriving at Eraniel via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
The distance between Varkala and Mandaikadu is 102 km. The road distance is 101.3 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Mandaikadu without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,600.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Varkala to Mandaikadu, including transfers.
Varkala to Mandaikadu bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station.
Varkala to Mandaikadu train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varkala station.
The best way to get from Varkala to Mandaikadu is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹850 - ₹1,400 and takes 2h 15m.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Mandaikadu, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Varkala to Eraniel 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹140–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 59m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Marthandam once daily. Tickets cost ₹240–550 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varkala to Eraniel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Marthandam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,400–2,900
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 Mandaikadu bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Marthandam station.
Varkala to Mandaikadu train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Eraniel station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Mandaikadu is 101 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Varkala to Mandaikadu.
There are 45+ hotels available in Mandaikadu.