There are 7 ways to get from Virudhachalam to Varkala by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Varkalatrain 20635 / ...
10h 46m₹330–2,600Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Ulundurpet - Toll to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN5530
12h 33m₹1,743–3,955Drive 508.2 km
- Drive from Virudhachalam to Varkalacar 508.2 km
7h 50m₹5,696–8,228Taxi
- Take the taxi from Virudhachalam to Varkalataxi 508.2 km
7h 50m₹8,000–10,000Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
8h 33m₹6,417–16,263Train to Trichy International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane TRZ - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
9h 26m₹9,793–19,833Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Varkalataxi
8h 51m₹9,276–16,593
Virudhachalam to Varkala by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Virudhachalam to Varkala is to train which costs ₹330 - ₹2,600 and takes 10h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Virudhachalam to Varkala is to drive which takes 7h 50m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Virudhachalam to Varkala station. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Ulundurpet - Toll and arriving at FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 33m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Vridhachalam Jn and arriving at Varkala. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 46m.
The distance between Virudhachalam and Varkala is 620 km. The road distance is 508.2 km.
The best way to get from Virudhachalam to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 10h 46m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,600.
The train from Vridhachalam Jn to Varkala takes 10h 46m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Virudhachalam to Varkala bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Ulundurpet - Toll station.
Virudhachalam to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vridhachalam Jn station.
The best way to get from Virudhachalam to Varkala is to train which takes 10h 46m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,700 - ₹4,000 and takes 12h 33m.
What companies run services between Virudhachalam, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Vridhachalam Jn to Varkala twice daily. Tickets cost ₹330–2,600 and the journey takes 10h 46m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Ulundurpet - Toll to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station once daily. Tickets cost ₹850–2,900 and the journey takes 12h 10m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–17,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–17,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–19,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹330–400
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- 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 Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 33 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 Vridhachalam Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 33 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 Vridhachalam Jn to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- 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
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Ulundurpet - Toll to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹850–2,900
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–10,000
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Virudhachalam to Varkala bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station.
Virudhachalam to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virudhachalam to Varkala is 508 km. It takes approximately 7h 50m to drive from Virudhachalam to Varkala.
There are 671+ hotels available in Varkala.