There are 4 ways to get from Erode to Varkala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Erode to Varkala by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Erode to Varkala is to train which costs ₹280 - ₹2,200 and takes 9h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Erode to Varkala is to drive which takes 6h 45m and costs ₹4,600 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Erode to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Erode and arriving at Kollam via Kayamkulam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Erode Jn and arriving at Varkala. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 3m.
The distance between Erode and Varkala is 478 km. The road distance is 411.4 km.
The best way to get from Erode to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 9h 3m and costs ₹280 - ₹2,200.
The train from Erode Jn to Varkala takes 9h 3m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Erode to Varkala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Erode station.
Erode to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Erode Jn station.
The best way to get from Erode to Varkala is to train which takes 9h 3m and costs ₹280 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹750 - ₹3,300 and takes 10h 17m.
What companies run services between Erode, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Erode Jn to Varkala 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 9h 3m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Erode to Kayamkulam twice daily. Tickets cost ₹600–2,300 and the journey takes 7h 20m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Erode Jn to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Erode to Kayamkulam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,300
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Sleeper
- ₹600–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,500
Red Taxi
- Phone
- +91 42 44 56 78 90
- Website
- redtaxi.co.in
Saravana Track
- Phone
- +91 42 42 27 22 99
- Website
- saravanatrack.com
Shree Krishna Call Taxi
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Booking & Getting There
Erode to Varkala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Kayamkulam station.
Erode to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Erode to Varkala is 411 km. It takes approximately 6h 45m to drive from Erode to Varkala.
There are 664+ hotels available in Varkala.









