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How to get fromVarkala to Thanjavurby train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Varkala to Thanjavur by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Varkala to Tiruchchirapalitrain train 20636 / ...
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavurtrain train 16752 / ...
    10h 14m
    ₹410–3,192

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Standbus bus FlixBus IN5530
    2. Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Thanjavurbus bus
    12h 35m
    ₹702–2,488

  3. Drive  414.9 km

    1. Drive from Varkala to Thanjavurcar car 414.9 km
    6h 51m
    ₹4,638–6,699

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Varkala to Thanjavurtaxi taxi 414.9 km
    6h 51m
    ₹7,000–8,500

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane TRV - TRZ
    3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavurtrain train
    9h 13m
    ₹11,042–22,035

Varkala to Thanjavur by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration10h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket₹410Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 546.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 14m

What companies run services between Varkala, India and Thanjavur, India?

You can take a train from Varkala to Thanjavur via Tiruchchirapali in around 10h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to Thanjavur via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand and Mattuthavani in around 12h 35m.

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