There are 10 ways to get from Varkala to Vellore by train, plane, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Trivandrum, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
best- 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
8h 46m₹7,712–18,530Train
cheapest- Take the train from Varkala to Katpadi Jntrain 12624 / ...
14h 55m₹492–3,725Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5530
- Take the bus from Madurai to Vellorebus
15h 25m₹892–2,638Drive 638.9 km
- Drive from Varkala to Vellorecar 638.9 km
10h 12m₹7,293–10,535Taxi 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 39m₹9,656–15,755Train to Tuticorin Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the train from Varkala 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
12h 47m₹8,875–20,606Train 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 22m₹5,525–12,986Train 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
11h 21m₹6,787–17,095Bus
- 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 36mTrain via Dindigul
- Take the train from Varkala to Dindigul Jntrain 20636 / ...
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Vellore Canttrain 16780 / ...
17h 56m₹536–4,137
Varkala to Vellore by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Vellore is to train which costs ₹490 - ₹3,800 and takes 14h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Vellore is to train and fly which takes 8h 46m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹19,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Varkala station to Vellore. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station and arriving at Vellore via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 25m.
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 55m.
The distance between Varkala and Vellore is 817 km. The road distance is 638.9 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Vellore without a car is to train which takes 14h 55m and costs ₹490 - ₹3,800.
It takes approximately 8h 46m to get from Varkala to Vellore, including transfers.
Varkala to Vellore bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway 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 55m and costs ₹490 - ₹3,800. Alternatively, you can bus via Madurai, which costs ₹850 - ₹2,700 and takes 15h 25m.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Vellore, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Varkala to Katpadi Jn 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹380–2,900 and the journey takes 13h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to Vellore via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand and Madurai in around 15h 25m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Kempegowda International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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
Train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Varkala to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹380–2,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 Chennai Central to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Varkala to Maniyachchi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 Chennai Central to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 3m
- 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 Chennai Central to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- 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
Train from Krishnarajapurm to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- 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 Varkala to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 Vellore Cant
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,800
- Website
- FlixBus India
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Varkala to Vellore bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand 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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