There are 4 ways to get from Varkala to Tenkasi by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Varkala to Tenkasi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Tenkasi is to train which costs ₹150 - ₹1,200 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Tenkasi is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Varkala to Tenkasi. However, there are services departing from Kundara and arriving at Thenkasi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Varkala and arriving at Tenkasi Jn. Services depart once a week, and operate Wednesday. The journey takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between Varkala and Tenkasi is 123 km. The road distance is 102.7 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Tenkasi without a car is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs ₹700 - ₹900.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Varkala to Tenkasi, including transfers.
Varkala to Tenkasi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kundara station.
Varkala to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varkala station.
The best way to get from Varkala to Tenkasi is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs ₹700 - ₹900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹150 - ₹1,200 and takes 4h 28m.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Tenkasi, India?
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Kundara to Thenkasi once daily. Tickets cost ₹100–190 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Varkala to Tenkasi Jn once a week. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 4h 28m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varkala to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- 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 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kundara to Thenkasi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹100–190
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,400–3,000
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 Tenkasi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Thenkasi station.
Varkala to Tenkasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tenkasi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Tenkasi is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Varkala to Tenkasi.
There are 57+ hotels available in Tenkasi.