There are 6 ways to get from Kātpādi to Varkala by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train, train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Trivandrum
best- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Arakkonam
- Take the train from Arakkonam to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)MAA - TRV
6h 13m₹5,589–12,635Train
cheapest- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Varkala12623 / ...
12h 45m₹380–2,900Bus
- Take the bus from Vellore to Trivandrum795Ns
16h 41m₹1,643–2,455Drive 654.1 km
- Drive from Kātpādi to Varkala654.1 km
10h 5m₹6,837–9,875Train, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Trivandrum
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Krishnarajapurm
- Take the bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Trivandrum (TRV)BLR - TRV
8h 25m₹5,196–11,657Train, train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Arakkonam
- Take the train from Arakkonam to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)MAA - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Varkala
9h 48m₹4,959–13,185
Kātpādi to Varkala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kātpādi to Varkala is to train which costs ₹380 - ₹2,900 and takes 12h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Kātpādi to Varkala is to train and fly which takes 6h 13m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹13,000.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Katpadi Jn and arriving at Varkala. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 45m.
The distance between Kātpādi and Varkala is 799 km. The road distance is 654.1 km.
The best way to get from Kātpādi to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 12h 45m and costs ₹380 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Kātpādi to Varkala, including transfers.
Kātpādi to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Katpadi Jn station.
The best way to get from Kātpādi to Varkala is to train which takes 12h 45m and costs ₹380 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,500 and takes 16h 41m.
Kātpādi to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kātpādi to Varkala is 654 km. It takes approximately 10h 5m to drive from Kātpādi to Varkala.
What companies run services between Kātpādi, Tamil Nādu, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Katpadi Jn to Varkala 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹380–2,900 and the journey takes 12h 45m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Vellore to Trivandrum once daily. Tickets cost ₹700–1,300 and the journey takes 16h.
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- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–10,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–10,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–12,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–10,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–9,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–7,500
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Katpadi Jn to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Arakkonam to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Katpadi Jn to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹380–2,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–450
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
Train from Katpadi Jn to Krishnarajapurm
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
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
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Vellore to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–1,300
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹750–1,200
- Phone
- 080 22483777
- Website
- mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in
Bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹210–240
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹210–240
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