There are 5 ways to get from Varkala to Tiruchirappalli by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Varkala to Tiruchchirapalitrain 20636 / ...
8h 31m₹290–2,200Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Varkala - Beach to FlixBus Tiruchirapalli - Mannarpuruam Bypassbus FlixBus IN5530
11h 25m₹700–2,400Drive 379.4 km
- Drive from Varkala to Tiruchirappallicar 379.4 km
6h 20m₹4,257–6,149Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Tiruchirappallitaxi 379.4 km
6h 20m₹7,000–9,000Train, fly
- Take the train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane TRV - TRZ
8h₹10,922–22,085
Varkala to Tiruchirappalli by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Tiruchirappalli is to train which costs ₹290 - ₹2,200 and takes 8h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Tiruchirappalli is to drive which takes 6h 20m and costs ₹4,200 - ₹6,500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from FlixBus Varkala - Beach and arriving at FlixBus Tiruchirapalli - Mannarpuruam Bypass. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Varkala and arriving at Tiruchchirapali. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 31m.
The distance between Varkala and Tiruchirappalli is 497 km. The road distance is 379.4 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Tiruchirappalli without a car is to train which takes 8h 31m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,200.
The train from Varkala to Tiruchchirapali takes 8h 31m including transfers and departs once daily.
Varkala to Tiruchirappalli bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Varkala - Beach station.
Varkala to Tiruchirappalli train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varkala station.
The best way to get from Varkala to Tiruchirappalli is to train which takes 8h 31m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹700 - ₹2,400 and takes 11h 25m.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Tiruchirappalli, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Varkala to Tiruchchirapali once daily. Tickets cost ₹290–2,200 and the journey takes 8h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Varkala - Beach to FlixBus Tiruchirapalli - Mannarpuruam Bypass 5 times a week. Tickets cost ₹700–2,400 and the journey takes 11h 25m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–18,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–18,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–18,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–18,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–42,000
- 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 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
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Varkala - Beach to FlixBus Tiruchirapalli - Mannarpuruam Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹700–2,400
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–9,000
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
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Booking & Getting There
Varkala to Tiruchirappalli bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Tiruchirapalli - Mannarpuruam Bypass station.
Varkala to Tiruchirappalli train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Tiruchirappalli is 379 km. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Varkala to Tiruchirappalli.
Book your Varkala to Tiruchirappalli bus tickets online with FlixBus.
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