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How to get fromVellore to Varkalaby bus, plane, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi

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There are 11 ways to get from Vellore to Varkala by bus, plane, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi

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  1. Bus to Chennai International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus bus
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane MAA - TRV
    3. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain train
    7h 38m
    ₹6,584–15,475

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Varkalatrain train 12623 / ...
    14h 39m
    ₹490–3,750

  3. Bus via Madurai

    1. Take the bus from Vellore to Maduraibus bus 795Ns
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Stationbus bus FlixBus IN5530
    16h 50m
    ₹866–2,539

  4. Drive  647.7 km

    1. Drive from Vellore to Varkalacar car 647.7 km
    10h
    ₹7,267–10,496

  5. Bus to Chennai International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus bus
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MAA - COK
    3. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Varkalataxi taxi
    7h 45m
    ₹9,443–15,805

  6. Train, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Trivandrum

    1. Take the train from Vellore Cant to Krishnarajapurmtrain train
    2. Take the bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane BLR - TRV
    4. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain train
    11h 8m
    ₹5,401–14,794

  7. Bus to Chennai International Airport, fly to Tuticorin Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus bus
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane MAA - TCR
    3. Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Varkalatrain train
    11h 6m
    ₹9,023–19,005

  8. Train, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Vellore Cant to Krishnarajapurmtrain train
    2. Take the bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane BLR - COK
    4. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Varkalataxi taxi
    11h 5m
    ₹8,060–17,624

  9. Bus to Chennai International Airport, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus bus
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane MAA - CJB
    3. Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Varkalatrain train
    12h 43m
    ₹6,023–14,725

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vellore to Bengalurubus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 Multi-Axle A/C Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Varkalabus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper / ...
    18h 20m
    ₹1,697–5,327

  11. Train via Dindigul

    1. Take the train from Vellore Cant to Dindigul Jntrain train 16779 / ...
    2. Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Varkalatrain train 20635 / ...
    18h 46m
    ₹536–4,161

Vellore to Varkala by train

Calendar22Weekly Trains
Duration14h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket₹490Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 802.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 38m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Katpadi Jn to Varkala 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹380–2,900 and the journey takes 12h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vellore to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station via Madurai and FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand in around 16h 50m.

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