There are 6 ways to get from Varkala to Papanasam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Varkala to Tiruchchirapalitrain 20636 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Papanasamtrain 06018 / ...
10h 45m₹420–3,292Bus, train
- Take the bus from Varkala(kerala), Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Papanasamtrain
12h 12mDrive 440.7 km
- Drive from Varkala to Papanasamcar 440.7 km
7h 17m₹5,005–7,230Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Papanasamtaxi 440.7 km
7h 17m₹7,000–9,000Train, fly
- 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 Papanasamtrain
9h 39m₹11,052–23,135Bus
- 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 Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
12h 44m
Varkala to Papanasam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Papanasam is to train which costs ₹420 - ₹3,300 and takes 10h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Papanasam is to drive which takes 7h 17m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹7,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Varkala to Papanasam. However, there are services departing from Varkala(kerala), Kerala and arriving at Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Varkala to Papanasam. However, there are services departing from Varkala and arriving at Papanasam via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.
The distance between Varkala and Papanasam is 571 km. The road distance is 440.7 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Papanasam without a car is to train which takes 10h 45m and costs ₹420 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 10h 45m to get from Varkala to Papanasam, including transfers.
Varkala to Papanasam bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, depart from Varkala(kerala), Kerala station.
Varkala to Papanasam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varkala station.
The best way to get from Varkala to Papanasam is to train which takes 10h 45m and costs ₹420 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 44m.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Papanasam, India?
You can take a train from Varkala to Papanasam via Tiruchchirapali in around 10h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Varkala(kerala), Kerala to Papanasam via Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, and Thanjavur in around 12h 44m.
- 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 Madras
- 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
- 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 Papanasam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Papanasam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
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 Papanasam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- 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 Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–9,000
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 Papanasam bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Varkala to Papanasam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Papanasam is 441 km. It takes approximately 7h 17m to drive from Varkala to Papanasam.
There are 143+ hotels available in Papanasam.