There are 4 ways to get from Virudhunagar to Varkala by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Varkalatrain 16127 / ...
5h 41m₹210–1,700Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Virudhunagar - Bypass to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN5530
6h 35m₹480–1,500Drive 214 km
- Drive from Virudhunagar to Varkalacar 214 km
3h 24m₹2,383–3,442Taxi
- Take the taxi from Virudhunagar to Varkalataxi 214 km
3h 24m₹3,500–4,300
Virudhunagar to Varkala by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Virudhunagar to Varkala is to train which costs ₹210 - ₹1,700 and takes 5h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Virudhunagar to Varkala is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from FlixBus Virudhunagar - Bypass and arriving at FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Virudunagar Jn and arriving at Varkala. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 41m.
The distance between Virudhunagar and Varkala is 298 km. The road distance is 214 km.
The best way to get from Virudhunagar to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,700.
The train from Virudunagar Jn to Varkala takes 5h 41m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Virudhunagar to Varkala bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Virudhunagar - Bypass station.
Virudhunagar to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Virudunagar Jn station.
The best way to get from Virudhunagar to Varkala is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹480 - ₹1,500 and takes 6h 35m.
What companies run services between Virudhunagar, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Virudunagar Jn to Varkala 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 41m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Virudhunagar - Bypass to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station once daily. Tickets cost ₹480–1,500 and the journey takes 6h 35m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Virudhunagar - Bypass to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹480–1,500
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–4,300
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Booking & Getting There
Virudhunagar to Varkala bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station.
Virudhunagar to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virudhunagar to Varkala is 214 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Virudhunagar to Varkala.
Book your Virudhunagar to Varkala bus tickets online with FlixBus.
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