What is the cheapest way to get from Surat to Varkala?

The cheapest way to get from Surat to Varkala is to train which costs ₹800 - ₹6,500 and takes 27h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Surat to Varkala?

The fastest way to get from Surat to Varkala is to fly and train which takes 6h 28m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹20,000.

Is there a direct train between Surat and Varkala?

No, there is no direct train from Surat to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Surat and arriving at Varkala via Kollam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 32m.

How far is it from Surat to Varkala?

The distance between Surat and Varkala is 1535 km. The road distance is 1697.2 km.

How do I travel from Surat to Varkala without a car?

The best way to get from Surat to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 27h 32m and costs ₹800 - ₹6,500.

How long does it take to get from Surat to Varkala?

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Surat to Varkala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Surat to Varkala train from?

Surat to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Surat station.

Train or bus from Surat to Varkala?

The best way to get from Surat to Varkala is to train which takes 27h 32m and costs ₹800 - ₹6,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹2,800 - ₹7,500 and takes 39h 43m.

Where does the Surat to Varkala train arrive?

Surat to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.

Can I drive from Surat to Varkala?

Yes, the driving distance between Surat to Varkala is 1697 km. It takes approximately 25h 28m to drive from Surat to Varkala.

Where can I stay near Varkala?

There are 540+ hotels available in Varkala.

Surat to Varkala - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Surat to Varkala by plane, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Surat to Trivandrum, train
best
1. Fly from Surat (STV) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane STV - TRV
2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
6h 28m
₹9,722–19,674
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Surat to Kollam Jntrain 12432 / ...
27h 32m
₹833–6,312
Bus
1. Take the bus from Surat to Mumbaibus
2. Take the bus from Dadar Chitra Cinema to Bengaluru Kempegowdabus
3. Take the bus from Majestic to Kollambus
39h 43m
₹2,834–7,481
Drive 1,697.2 km
1. Drive from Surat to Varkalacar 1,697.2 km
25h 28m
₹18,601–26,869
Train to Civil Airport Harni, fly to Trivandrum, train
1. Take the train from Surat to Vadodara Jntrain
2. Fly from Civil Airport Harni (BDQ) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane BDQ - TRV
3. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
10h 33m
₹10,804–57,780
Fly Surat to Cochin International Airport, train
1. Fly from Surat (STV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane STV - COK
2. Take the train from Aluva to Varkalatrain
11h 13m
₹7,512–17,794

Surat to Varkala by train

18Weekly Trains

27h 32mAverage Duration

₹833Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Surat to Varkala.

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Distance: 1,534.5 km
Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Surat, India and Varkala, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Surat to Kollam Jn 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹700–5,500 and the journey takes 26h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surat to Varkala via Mumbai, Veer Kotwal Udyan Dadar Station Plaza, Chitra Cinema, Dadar Chitra Cinema, Bengaluru Kempegowda, Majestic, Kollam, and Kollam Jn in around 39h 43m.

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