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There are 7 ways to get from Virudhachalam to Varkala by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Varkalatrain train 16127 / ...
    12h 8m
    ₹330–2,600

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus bus
    14h 25m

  3. Drive 508.2 km

    1. Drive from Virudhachalam to Varkalacar car 508.2 km
    7h 50m
    ₹5,717–8,258

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Virudhachalam to Varkalataxi taxi 508.2 km
    7h 50m
    ₹8,000–10,000

  5. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tambaramtrain train
    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
    ₹5,917–12,763

  6. Bus via Palani

    1. Take the bus from Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadubus bus Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu - Palani, Tamil Nadu
    2. Take the bus from Palani to Kollambus bus
    17h 21m

  7. Train to Trichy International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane TRZ - TRV
    3. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain train
    9h 43m
    ₹10,793–16,833

Virudhachalam to Varkala by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration12h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket₹330Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 620.3 km
  • Duration: 12h 8m

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 12h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Kerala via Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 14h 25m.

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