There are 11 ways to get from Varkala to Tiruvannāmalai by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus via Madurai
best- Take the bus from Varkala(kerala), Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Varkala(kerala), Kerala - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai to Thiruvannamalaibus
14hTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Varkala to Dindigul Jntrain 16128 / ...
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Tiruvannamalaitrain 16780 / ...
17h 37m₹506–3,937Drive 556.4 km
- Drive from Varkala to Tiruvannāmalaicar 556.4 km
9h 2m₹6,281–9,073Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Tiruvannāmalaitaxi 556.4 km
9h 2m₹9,000–11,000Train to Trivandrum, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jntrain
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tiruvannamalaitrain
10h 2m₹7,302–16,085Bus
- Take the bus from Varkala(kerala), Kerala to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus Varkala(kerala), Kerala - Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadubus Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu
17h 20mTaxi to Madurai, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jntrain
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tiruvannamalaitrain
10h 12m₹10,247–16,811Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the train from Varkala to Aluvatrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jntrain
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tiruvannamalaitrain
11h 57m₹6,115–13,041Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the train from Varkala to Coimbatore Jntrain
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CJB - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jntrain
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tiruvannamalaitrain
15h 13m₹5,968–12,935Train to Trivandrum, fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus, train
- Take the train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane TRV - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura stationbus
- Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Katpadi Jntrain
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Tiruvannamalaitrain
13h 39m₹6,217–16,345Train, train to Tuticorin Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport
- Take the train from Varkala to Nagercoil Jntrain
- Take the train from Nagercoil Jn to Maniyachchi Jntrain
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jntrain
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tiruvannamalaitrain
13h 59m₹8,568–22,581
Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Tiruvannāmalai is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹4,000 and takes 17h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Tiruvannāmalai is to drive which takes 9h 2m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹9,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Varkala to Tiruvannāmalai. However, there are services departing from Varkala(kerala), Kerala and arriving at Thiruvannamalai via FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal and Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h.
No, there is no direct train from Varkala to Tiruvannāmalai. However, there are services departing from Varkala and arriving at Tiruvannamalai via Dindigul Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 37m.
The distance between Varkala and Tiruvannāmalai is 571 km. The road distance is 556.4 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Tiruvannāmalai without a car is to bus via Madurai which takes 14h and costs .
It takes approximately 14h to get from Varkala to Tiruvannāmalai, including transfers.
Varkala to Tiruvannāmalai bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, depart from Varkala(kerala), Kerala station.
Varkala to Tiruvannāmalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varkala station.
The best way to get from Varkala to Tiruvannāmalai is to bus via Madurai which takes 14h and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹500 - ₹4,000 and takes 17h 37m.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Tiruvannāmalai, India?
You can take a bus from Varkala(kerala), Kerala to Thiruvannamalai via Madurai, Tamil Nadu, FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal, FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand, and Madurai in around 14h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Varkala to Tiruvannamalai via Dindigul Jn in around 17h 37m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Trivandrum to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–9,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Kempegowda International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–9,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–12,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–12,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varkala to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Dindigul Jn to Tiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- 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
Train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Villupuram Jn to Tiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Villupuram Jn to Tiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Varkala to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Villupuram Jn to Tiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Varkala to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
Train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Villupuram Jn to Tiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- 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
Train from Krishnarajapurm to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Katpadi Jn to Tiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 5 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
Train from Varkala to Nagercoil Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Nagercoil Jn to Maniyachchi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Villupuram Jn to Tiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- 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
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Madurai to Thiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kallada Tours and Travels
Bus from Varkala(kerala), Kerala to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,200
- Schedules at
- Kallada Tours and Travels
- Website
- Aakash Travels
Bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Aakash Travels
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹75–310
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹75–95
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹230–310
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–11,000
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
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 Tiruvannāmalai bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Varkala to Tiruvannāmalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dindigul Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Tiruvannāmalai is 556 km. It takes approximately 9h 2m to drive from Varkala to Tiruvannāmalai.
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