There are 9 ways to get from Varkala to Vellore by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Varkala to Katpadi Jntrain 12624 / ...
14h 43m₹492–3,725Bus
- 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 Vellore, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Vellore, Tamil Nadu
15h 36mDrive 639 km
- Drive from Varkala to Vellorecar 639 km
10h 12m₹7,167–10,353Train 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 Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain
9h 35m₹7,292–15,885Bus via Coimbatore
- Take the bus from Varkala(kerala), Kerala to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Erode, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Erode to Vellore Bypassbus
19h 10mTaxi 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 Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain
9h 45m₹10,237–16,611Train 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 Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain
11h 30m₹5,605–12,341Train 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
12h 1m₹6,087–15,095Train, 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 Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain
13h 32m₹8,558–22,381
Varkala to Vellore by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Vellore is to train which costs ₹490 - ₹3,800 and takes 14h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Vellore is to train and fly which takes 9h 35m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹16,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Varkala to Vellore. However, there are services departing from Varkala(kerala), Kerala and arriving at Vellore, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Varkala to Vellore. However, there are services departing from Varkala and arriving at Vellore Cant via Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 43m.
The distance between Varkala and Vellore is 755 km. The road distance is 639 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Vellore without a car is to train which takes 14h 43m and costs ₹490 - ₹3,800.
It takes approximately 14h 43m to get from Varkala to Vellore, including transfers.
Varkala to Vellore bus services, operated by Sbm Traansport, depart from Varkala(kerala), Kerala station.
Varkala to Vellore train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varkala station.
The best way to get from Varkala to Vellore is to train which takes 14h 43m and costs ₹490 - ₹3,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 36m.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Vellore, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Varkala to Katpadi Jn 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹380–2,900 and the journey takes 13h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Varkala(kerala), Kerala to Vellore, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 15h 36m.
- 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
- ₹5,500–8,000
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 Trivandrum to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–9,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Kempegowda International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–9,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
- 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
- ₹4,200–13,000
- 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
- ₹4,200–13,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varkala to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹380–2,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–450
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
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 Chennai Central to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Varkala to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
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 Krishnarajapurm to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Varkala to Nagercoil Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Varkala(kerala), Kerala to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,200
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Phone
- +91 6381293949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mssbus.com
Bus from Erode to Vellore Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,400
- Website
- https://mssbus.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–1,400
- AC Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹550–1,300
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹75–310
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹75–95
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹230–310
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–5,500
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 Vellore bus services, operated by Sbm Traansport, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Varkala to Vellore train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Vellore is 639 km. It takes approximately 10h 12m to drive from Varkala to Vellore.
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