There are 5 ways to get from Varkala to Aruppukkottai by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kazhakootam to Virudhunagar
5h 40m₹2,197–4,485Train via Kollam Jn
cheapest- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Aruppukkottai16361
7h 57m₹305–2,385Train
- Take the train from Varkala to Virudunagar Jn16128 / ...
7h 31m₹567–2,065Drive 227.3 km
- Drive from Varkala to Aruppukkottai227.3 km
3h 45m₹2,390–3,451Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Aruppukkottai227.3 km
3h 45m₹3,800–4,500
Varkala to Aruppukkottai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Aruppukkottai is to train via Kollam Jn which costs ₹300 - ₹2,400 and takes 7h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Aruppukkottai is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,500.
No, there is no direct train from Varkala to Aruppukkottai. However, there are services departing from Varkala and arriving at Aruppukkottai via Kollam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
The distance between Varkala and Aruppukkottai is 320 km. The road distance is 227.3 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Aruppukkottai without a car is to bus which takes 5h 40m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹4,500.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Varkala to Aruppukkottai, including transfers.
Varkala to Aruppukkottai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kollam Jn station.
The best way to get from Varkala to Aruppukkottai is to bus which takes 5h 40m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹4,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹550 - ₹2,100 and takes 7h 31m.
Varkala to Aruppukkottai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Aruppukkottai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Aruppukkottai is 227 km. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Varkala to Aruppukkottai.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Aruppukkottai, India?
Punchiry Tours and Holidays operates a bus from Kazhakootam to Virudhunagar 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹1,200–3,300 and the journey takes 4h 47m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Varkala to Virudunagar Jn 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 7h 12m.
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- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varkala to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Kollam Jn to Aruppukkottai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- Phone
- 9995388059
- punchirytoursandholidays@gmail.com
- Website
- punchirytravels.in
Bus from Kazhakootam to Virudhunagar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–3,300
- Schedules at
- punchirytravels.in
- A/C Sleeper
- ₹1,200–2,600
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–4,500
Smile Taxi Service
Kollam Online Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 99 46 26 85 56
- Website
- kollamonlinetaxi.business.site
Kollam Cab
- Phone
- +91 98 95 21 82 40
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