There are 5 ways to get from Varkala to Rāmanāthapuram by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Manamadurai Jntrain 16361
- Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Sattirakkuditrain 06651 / ...
10h 36m₹445–3,535Train via Madurai
cheapest- Take the train from Varkala to Madurai Jntrain 16128 / ...
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Sattirakkuditrain 06651 / ...
10h 49m₹373–2,864Bus
- 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 Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
10h 57mDrive 293.8 km
- Drive from Varkala to Rāmanāthapuramcar 293.8 km
4h 50m₹3,318–4,792Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Rāmanāthapuramtaxi 293.8 km
4h 50m₹4,900–6,000
Varkala to Rāmanāthapuram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Rāmanāthapuram is to train via Madurai which costs ₹370 - ₹2,900 and takes 10h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Rāmanāthapuram is to drive which takes 4h 50m and costs ₹3,300 - ₹4,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Varkala to Rāmanāthapuram. However, there are services departing from Varkala(kerala), Kerala and arriving at Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Varkala to Rāmanāthapuram. However, there are services departing from Varkala and arriving at Sattirakkudi via Kollam Jn and Manamadurai Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 36m.
The distance between Varkala and Rāmanāthapuram is 357 km. The road distance is 293.8 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Rāmanāthapuram without a car is to train which takes 10h 36m and costs ₹440 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 10h 36m to get from Varkala to Rāmanāthapuram, including transfers.
Varkala to Rāmanāthapuram bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, depart from Varkala(kerala), Kerala station.
Varkala to Rāmanāthapuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kollam Jn station.
The best way to get from Varkala to Rāmanāthapuram is to train which takes 10h 36m and costs ₹440 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 57m.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Rāmanāthapuram, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a train from Varkala to Sattirakkudi via Kollam Jn and Manamadurai Jn in around 10h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Varkala(kerala), Kerala to Rāmanāthapuram via Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu in around 10h 57m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kollam Jn to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Manamadurai Jn to Sattirakkudi
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Varkala to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Madurai Jn to Sattirakkudi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- 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 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
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–2,300
- Schedules at
- VKV Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–6,000
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 Rāmanāthapuram bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Varkala to Rāmanāthapuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Manamadurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Rāmanāthapuram is 294 km. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Varkala to Rāmanāthapuram.
There are two+ hotels available in Rāmanāthapuram.