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There are 8 ways to get from Vellore to Varkala by bus, plane, train, or car

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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 59m
    ₹6,584–12,475

  2. Train

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

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus bus Vellore, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
    2. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus bus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Varkala(kerala), Kerala
    15h 30m

  4. Drive 647.7 km

    1. Drive from Vellore to Varkalacar car 647.7 km
    10h
    ₹7,287–10,526

  5. 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
    12h 11m
    ₹8,523–20,005

  6. Bus to Chennai International Airport, fly to Cochin 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 Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MAA - COK
    3. Take the train from Aluva to Varkalatrain train
    11h
    ₹6,173–11,365

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

    1. Take the train from Katpadi Jn 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
    12h 7m
    ₹4,901–13,200

  8. Bus via Karur

    1. Take the bus from Vellore to Krishnagiribus bus
    2. Take the bus from Krishnagiri to Karurbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Karur, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus bus
    16h 53m
    ₹2,140–6,365

Vellore to Varkala by train

Calendar36Weekly Trains
Duration14h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket₹490Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 802.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 59m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Katpadi Jn to Varkala 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹380–2,900 and the journey takes 12h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Kerala via Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 15h 30m.

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