There are 6 ways to get from Erode to Varkala by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Erode Jn to Varkalatrain 12695 / ...
9h 3m₹280–2,200Bus
- Take the bus from Erode, Tamil Nadu to Karur, Tamil Nadubus Erode, Tamil Nadu - Karur, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Karur, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus Karur, Tamil Nadu - Varkala(kerala), Kerala
11hDrive 411.4 km
- Drive from Erode to Varkalacar 411.4 km
6h 45m₹4,670–6,746Taxi
- Take the taxi from Erode to Varkalataxi 411.4 km
6h 45m₹6,500–8,500Train, fly
- Take the train from Erode Jn to Salem Jntrain
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane SXV - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
9h 3m₹5,629–20,496Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Erode, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Erode, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Varkala(kerala), Kerala
11h 45m
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, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Varkala(kerala), Kerala via Karur, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.
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 PSS Transport, depart from Erode, Tamil Nadu 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 and takes 11h.
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, you can take a bus from Erode, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Kerala via Karur, Tamil Nadu in around 11h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–21,000
Flights from Salem to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–21,000
- 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
Train from Erode Jn to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Website
- Ridheen Travels
Bus from Erode, Tamil Nadu to Karur, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Ridheen Travels
- 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 PSS Transport, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu 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.
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