There are 5 ways to get from Varkala to Thanjavur by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- 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
11h 1mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Varkala to Tiruchchirapalitrain 16128 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavurtrain 22676 / ...
12h 10m₹410–3,192Drive 415 km
- Drive from Varkala to Thanjavurcar 415 km
6h 51m₹4,668–6,742Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Thanjavurtaxi 415 km
6h 51m₹7,000–8,500Train, 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 Thanjavurtrain
10h 12m₹12,042–19,035
Trivandrum (TRV) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Thanjavur is to train which costs ₹410 - ₹3,200 and takes 12h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Thanjavur is to drive which takes 6h 51m and costs ₹4,600 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Varkala to Thanjavur. 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 11h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Varkala to Thanjavur. However, there are services departing from Varkala and arriving at Thanjavur via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.
The distance between Varkala and Thanjavur is 426 km. The road distance is 415 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Thanjavur without a car is to bus which takes 11h 1m and costs .
It takes approximately 11h 1m to get from Varkala to Thanjavur, including transfers.
Varkala to Thanjavur bus services, operated by Sbm Traansport, depart from Varkala(kerala), Kerala station.
Varkala to Thanjavur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varkala station.
The best way to get from Varkala to Thanjavur is to bus which takes 11h 1m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹410 - ₹3,200 and takes 12h 10m.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Thanjavur, India?
You can take a bus from Varkala(kerala), Kerala to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 11h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Varkala to Thanjavur via Tiruchchirapali in around 12h 10m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- 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
- 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 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 Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
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 Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–8,500
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 Thanjavur bus services, operated by Sbm Traansport, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Varkala to Thanjavur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Thanjavur is 415 km. It takes approximately 6h 51m to drive from Varkala to Thanjavur.
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