There are 7 ways to get from Varkala to Nāmakkal by plane, taxi, bus (Flixbus), train, or car
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Fly to Salem, taxi
best- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Salem (SXV)TRV - SXV
- Take the taxi from Salem (SXV) to Nāmakkal
4h 44m₹12,059–17,516Train via Dindigul
cheapest- Take the train from Varkala to Dindigul Jn16128 / ...
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Namakkal06238 / ...
11h 58m₹396–3,137Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor to FlixBus Namakkal - BypassFlixBus IN4430
11h 3m₹1,140–2,898Drive 401.3 km
- Drive from Varkala to Nāmakkal401.3 km
6h 39m₹4,196–6,060Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Nāmakkal401.3 km
6h 39m₹8,000–10,000Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)TRV - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Namakkal
5h 58m₹6,049–15,646Train
- Take the train from Varkala to Salem Jn12624 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Namakkal06237 / ...
12h 21m₹426–3,310
Varkala to Nāmakkal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Nāmakkal is to train via Dindigul which costs ₹390 - ₹3,200 and takes 11h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Nāmakkal is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 44m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹18,000.
No, there is no direct train from Varkala to Nāmakkal. However, there are services departing from Varkala and arriving at Namakkal via Dindigul Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 58m.
The distance between Varkala and Nāmakkal is 468 km. The road distance is 401.3 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Nāmakkal without a car is to bus which takes 11h 3m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Varkala to Nāmakkal, including transfers.
Varkala to Nāmakkal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varkala station.
The best way to get from Varkala to Nāmakkal is to bus which takes 11h 3m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can train via Dindigul, which costs ₹390 - ₹3,200 and takes 11h 58m.
Varkala to Nāmakkal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dindigul Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Nāmakkal is 401 km. It takes approximately 6h 39m to drive from Varkala to Nāmakkal.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Nāmakkal, India?
FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor to FlixBus Namakkal - Bypass 5 times a week. Tickets cost ₹700–2,300 and the journey takes 8h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Varkala to Namakkal via Dindigul Jn in around 11h 58m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Salem via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–15,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Salem via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–15,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Salem via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–15,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–13,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varkala to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Dindigul Jn to Namakkal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Namakkal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Varkala to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,400
Train from Salem Jn to Namakkal
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Website
- flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor to FlixBus Namakkal - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹700–2,300
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–10,000
Orampo Taxi Service
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 50 94 44 90
- Website
- fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Cabigo
- Phone
- +91 88 85 77 72 22
- Website
- cabigo.in
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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