There are 7 ways to get from Varkala to Papanasam by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus, train
best- 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 15mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Varkala to Tiruchchirapalitrain 16128 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Papanasamtrain 06646 / ...
13h 30m₹420–3,292Drive 440.7 km
- Drive from Varkala to Papanasamcar 440.7 km
7h 17m₹4,955–7,157Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Papanasamtaxi 440.7 km
7h 17m₹7,000–9,000Train, 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 Tiruchchirapali to Papanasamtrain
11h 32m₹12,052–19,135Bus
- 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 53mTrain, 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 Papanasamtrain
11h 52m₹7,232–15,485
Trivandrum (TRV) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Papanasam is to train which costs ₹420 - ₹3,300 and takes 13h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Papanasam is to drive which takes 7h 17m and costs ₹4,900 - ₹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 53m.
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 13h 30m.
The distance between Varkala and Papanasam is 458 km. The road distance is 440.7 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Papanasam without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 15m and costs .
It takes approximately 12h 15m 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 13h 30m and costs ₹420 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 53m.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Papanasam, India?
You can take a train from Varkala to Papanasam via Tiruchchirapali in around 13h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Varkala(kerala), Kerala to Papanasam via Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, and Thanjavur in around 12h 53m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- 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 Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–14,000
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 Ponmlai Gld Rck to Papanasam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Varkala to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
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 Tiruchchirapali to Papanasam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
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 Papanasam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- 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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More Questions & Answers
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 133+ hotels available in Papanasam.