There are 6 ways to get from Varkala to Papanasam by train, bus (Flixbus), 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
- Take the bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5530
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Thanjavurbus
14h₹812–3,388Drive 440.7 km
- Drive from Varkala to Papanasamcar 440.7 km
7h 17m₹4,926–7,115Taxi
- 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
9h 44m₹11,052–22,135Train, fly to Pondicherry, taxi
- Take the train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane TRV - PNY
- Take the taxi from Pondicherry (PNY) to Cuddalore Port Jn.taxi
- Take the train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Papanasamtrain
10h 57m₹14,122–34,335
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 ₹4,900 - ₹7,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Varkala station to Papanasam. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station and arriving at Thanjavur via Mattuthavani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h.
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 FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway 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 ₹800 - ₹3,400 and takes 14h.
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 FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to Papanasam via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand, Mattuthavani, Thanjavur, and Thanjavur in around 14h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–17,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–17,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–17,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Kochi, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–17,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Pondicherry via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–29,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Pondicherry via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–29,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Pondicherry via Kochi, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Thursday, Tuesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–29,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–41,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–19,000
- 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 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
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 Cuddalore Port Jn. to Papanasam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,800
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Mattuthavani to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Estimated price
- ₹550–9,000
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
Devaki Travels
- Phone
- +91 413 225 7199
- Website
- devakitravels.com
Golden Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 91 94 44 22
- Website
- goldentoursandtravels.com
Royal Travels Cabs
- Phone
- +91 22 33 55 33 55
- Website
- royaltravelscabs.com
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Booking & Getting There
Varkala to Papanasam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand 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 142+ hotels available in Papanasam.