What is the cheapest way to get from Velankanni to Varkala?

The cheapest way to get from Velankanni to Varkala is to train which costs ₹410 - ₹3,200 and takes 14h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Velankanni to Varkala?

The fastest way to get from Velankanni to Varkala is to drive which takes 7h 49m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,500.

Is there a direct bus between Velankanni and Varkala?

No, there is no direct bus from Velankanni to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Varkala(kerala), Kerala via Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Velankanni and Varkala?

No, there is no direct train from Velankanni to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Vellankanni and arriving at Varkala via Kollam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 33m.

How far is it from Velankanni to Varkala?

The distance between Velankanni and Varkala is 531 km. The road distance is 492.1 km.

How do I travel from Velankanni to Varkala without a car?

The best way to get from Velankanni to Varkala without a car is to bus via Tirunelveli which takes 12h 47m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Velankanni to Varkala?

It takes approximately 12h 47m to get from Velankanni to Varkala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Velankanni to Varkala bus from?

Velankanni to Varkala bus services, operated by Laxma Tours & Travels, depart from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu station.

Where do I catch the Velankanni to Varkala train from?

Velankanni to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vellankanni station.

Train or bus from Velankanni to Varkala?

The best way to get from Velankanni to Varkala is to bus via Tirunelveli which takes 12h 47m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹410 - ₹3,200 and takes 14h 33m.

Where does the Velankanni to Varkala bus arrive?

Velankanni to Varkala bus services, operated by Laxma Tours & Travels, arrive at Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu station.

Where does the Velankanni to Varkala train arrive?

Velankanni to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.

Can I drive from Velankanni to Varkala?

Yes, the driving distance between Velankanni to Varkala is 492 km. It takes approximately 7h 49m to drive from Velankanni to Varkala.

Where can I stay near Varkala?

There are 681+ hotels available in Varkala.

Velankanni to Varkala - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

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Bus via Tirunelveli
best
1. Take the bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadubus Velankanni, Tamil Nadu - Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
2. Take the bus from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu - Varkala(kerala), Kerala
12h 47m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Vellankanni to Kollam Jntrain 16362 / ...
14h 33m
₹414–3,193
Drive 492.1 km
1. Drive from Velankanni to Varkalacar 492.1 km
7h 49m
₹5,560–8,031
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Velankanni to Varkalataxi 492.1 km
7h 49m
₹8,000–10,000
Train to Trichy International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Vellankanni to Tiruchchirapalitrain
2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane TRZ - TRV
3. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
10h 44m
₹10,798–18,871
Bus
1. Take the bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus Velankanni, Tamil Nadu - Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
2. Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Varkala(kerala), Kerala
13h 30m
Train to Chennai International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Vellankanni to Tambaramtrain
2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
3. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
11h 24m
₹6,466–14,627

Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights

30Weekly Planes

5h 12mAverage Duration

₹5,990Cheapest Price

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Distance: 531.3 km
Duration: 12h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Kerala via Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu in around 12h 47m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Vellankanni to Kollam Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹300–2,300 and the journey takes 13h 30m.

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