There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Varkala by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly to Trivandrum
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)MAA - TRV
3h 23m₹5,536–13,045Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Varkala12623 / ...
14h 30m₹430–3,300Bus
- Take the bus from Koyembedu Omni Bus stand to Kottarakara
9h 32m₹1,758–2,926Drive 716 km
- Drive from Chennai to Varkala716 km
10h 41m₹7,553–10,910Fly to Cochin International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)MAA - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Varkala
6h 59m₹4,806–11,095
Chennai to Varkala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Varkala is to train which costs ₹430 - ₹3,300 and takes 14h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Varkala is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹13,000.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Varkala. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 30m.
The distance between Chennai and Varkala is 671 km. The road distance is 716 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Varkala without a car is to bus which takes 9h 32m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Chennai to Varkala, including transfers.
Chennai to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Varkala is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹13,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,700 - ₹3,000 and takes 9h 32m, you could also train, which costs ₹430 - ₹3,300 and takes 14h 30m.
Chennai to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Varkala is 716 km. It takes approximately 10h 41m to drive from Chennai to Varkala.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Varkala, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Jayavin Travels operates a bus from Koyembedu Omni Bus stand to Kottarakara once daily. Tickets cost ₹1,100–2,100 and the journey takes 7h 5m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–13,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–13,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–9,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–9,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–9,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹430–3,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹430–550
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,600–3,300
Train from Aluva to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- 7338873882
- jayavin2022@gmail.com
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Koyembedu Omni Bus stand to Kottarakara
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–2,100
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- AC Sleeper`
- ₹1,100–2,100
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