There are 8 ways to get from Varkala to Nagapattinam by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- 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
13h 45mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Nagappattinamtrain 16361
13h 49m₹415–3,185Drive 496.4 km
- Drive from Varkala to Nagapattinamcar 496.4 km
8h 3m₹5,596–8,083Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Nagapattinamtaxi 496.4 km
8h 3m₹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 Ponmlai Gld Rck to Nagappattinamtrain
12h 2m₹12,032–19,235Bus via Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Varkala(kerala), Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus
14h 6mTrain, fly to Pondicherry
- Take the train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane TRV - PNY
- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Nagappattinamtrain
12h 26m₹13,072–25,385Train, 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 Nagappattinamtrain
12h 35m₹7,242–15,485
Trivandrum (TRV) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Nagapattinam is to train which costs ₹410 - ₹3,200 and takes 13h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Nagapattinam is to drive which takes 8h 3m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Varkala to Nagapattinam. 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 13h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Varkala to Nagapattinam. However, there are services departing from Varkala and arriving at Nagappattinam via Kollam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 49m.
The distance between Varkala and Nagapattinam is 507 km. The road distance is 496.4 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Nagapattinam without a car is to bus which takes 13h 45m and costs .
It takes approximately 13h 45m to get from Varkala to Nagapattinam, including transfers.
Varkala to Nagapattinam bus services, operated by Sbm Traansport, depart from Varkala(kerala), Kerala station.
Varkala to Nagapattinam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kollam Jn station.
The best way to get from Varkala to Nagapattinam is to bus which takes 13h 45m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹410 - ₹3,200 and takes 13h 49m.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Nagapattinam, India?
You can take a bus from Varkala(kerala), Kerala to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 13h 45m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Kollam Jn to Nagappattinam twice a week. Tickets cost ₹300–2,300 and the journey takes 12h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–14,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–14,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–14,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Pondicherry via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–23,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Pondicherry via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–20,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–32,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–25,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kollam Jn to Nagappattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- 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 Ponmlai Gld Rck to Nagappattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- 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 Tiruppadirippuliyur to Nagappattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 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 Tambaram to Nagappattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 3m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–10,000
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
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More Questions & Answers
Varkala to Nagapattinam bus services, operated by Sbm Traansport, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Varkala to Nagapattinam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nagappattinam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Nagapattinam is 496 km. It takes approximately 8h 3m to drive from Varkala to Nagapattinam.
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