The average train between Surat and Varkala takes 34h 52m and the fastest train takes 31h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Surat to Varkala. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Surat and Varkala. The earliest departure is at 3:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Surat is at 7:58 PM which arrives into Varkala at 6:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 34h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Surat to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Surat station and arriving at Varkala station via Kollam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 52m.
Surat to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Surat station.
Surat to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
The distance between Surat and Varkala is 1,447 km. The road distance is 1,687 km.
Indian Railways operates a train from Surat to Kollam Jn 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹700–5,500 and the journey takes 28h 46m.