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

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There are 7 ways to get from Varkala to Velankanni by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, plane, or bus

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Kollam Jn to Vellankannitrain train 16361 / ...
    14h 25m
    ₹415–3,185

  2. Bus via Tiruchirappalli

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Standbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand to Maduraibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madurai to Tiruchirappallibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Velankanni Bus standbus bus
    14h 57m

  3. Drive  482.4 km

    1. Drive from Varkala to Velankannicar car 482.4 km
    8h 5m
    ₹5,413–7,819

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Varkala to Velankannitaxi taxi 482.4 km
    8h 5m
    ₹8,000–9,500

  5. Train, fly to Trichy International Airport, bus

    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 bus from Tiruchirappalli to Velankanni Bus standbus bus
    12h 7m

  6. 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 Madurai to Velankanni Bus standbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    16h 15m

  7. Train, fly to Chennai International Airport

    1. Take the train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane TRV - MAA
    3. Take the train from Tambaram to Vellankannitrain train
    12h 44m
    ₹7,742–19,085

Varkala to Velankanni by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration14h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket₹415Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 556.3 km
  • Duration: 14h 25m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Kollam Jn to Vellankanni twice a week. Tickets cost ₹300–2,300 and the journey takes 13h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to Velankanni Bus stand via Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand, Madurai, and Tiruchirappalli in around 14h 57m.

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