There are 5 ways to get from Varkala to Teni by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kilimanoor to Thenibus
8h 6m₹765–1,164Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Varkala to Chengannurtrain 12624 / ...
- Take the bus from Chengannur to Thenibus
8h 24m₹377–1,653Train
- Take the train from Varkala to Nagercoil Jntrain
- Take the train from Nagercoil Jn to Madurai Jntrain
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tenitrain
9h 28m₹468–3,731Drive 231.6 km
- Drive from Varkala to Tenicar 231.6 km
3h 53m₹2,596–3,750Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Tenitaxi 231.6 km
3h 53m₹5,000–6,500
Varkala to Teni by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Teni is to train and bus which costs ₹370 - ₹1,700 and takes 8h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Teni is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Varkala to Teni. However, there are services departing from Kilimanoor and arriving at Theni via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Varkala to Teni. However, there are services departing from Varkala and arriving at Teni via Nagercoil Jn and Madurai Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.
The distance between Varkala and Teni is 306 km. The road distance is 231.6 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Teni without a car is to bus which takes 8h 6m and costs ₹750 - ₹1,200.
It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Varkala to Teni, including transfers.
Varkala to Teni bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kilimanoor station.
Varkala to Teni train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varkala station.
The best way to get from Varkala to Teni is to bus which takes 8h 6m and costs ₹750 - ₹1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹460 - ₹3,800 and takes 9h 28m.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Teni, India?
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Kilimanoor to Theni once daily. Tickets cost ₹330–650 and the journey takes 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Varkala to Teni via Nagercoil Jn and Madurai Jn in around 9h 28m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varkala to Nagercoil Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Nagercoil Jn to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Madurai Jn to Teni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Varkala to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kilimanoor to Theni
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹330–650
- Website
- KSRTC
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
Bus from Chengannur to Theni
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–600
- Website
- KSRTC
- AC Sleeper
- ₹450–600
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
Kollam Cab
- Phone
- +91 98 95 21 82 40
Kollam Online Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 99 46 26 85 56
- Website
- kollamonlinetaxi.business.site
Smile Taxi Service
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Booking & Getting There
Varkala to Teni bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Theni station.
Varkala to Teni train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nagercoil Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Teni is 232 km. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Varkala to Teni.
There are 22+ hotels available in Teni.