There are 4 ways to get from Varkala to Tiruchchendur by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kollam to Tuticorin736Ud
7h 27m₹772–1,314Train
cheapest- Take the train from Varkala to Tirunelveli16128 / ...
- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Tiruchendur06675 / ...
8h 2m₹295–2,332Drive 200.1 km
- Drive from Varkala to Tiruchchendur200.1 km
3h 17m₹2,146–3,099Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Tiruchchendur200.1 km
3h 17m₹4,600–5,500
Varkala to Tiruchchendur by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Tiruchchendur is to bus which costs ₹750 - ₹1,400 and takes 7h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Tiruchchendur is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,100.
No, there is no direct train from Varkala to Tiruchchendur. However, there are services departing from Varkala and arriving at Tiruchendur via Tirunelveli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
The distance between Varkala and Tiruchchendur is 278 km. The road distance is 200.1 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Tiruchchendur without a car is to bus which takes 7h 27m and costs ₹750 - ₹1,400.
It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Varkala to Tiruchchendur, including transfers.
Varkala to Tiruchchendur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varkala station.
The best way to get from Varkala to Tiruchchendur is to bus which takes 7h 27m and costs ₹750 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹290 - ₹2,400 and takes 8h 2m.
Varkala to Tiruchchendur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tirunelveli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Tiruchchendur is 200 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Varkala to Tiruchchendur.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Tiruchchendur, India?
SETC operates a bus from Kollam to Tuticorin once daily. Tickets cost ₹250–500 and the journey takes 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Varkala to Tiruchendur via Tirunelveli in around 8h 2m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varkala to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
Train from Tirunelveli to Tiruchendur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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)
- ₹800–1,000
- Phone
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Kollam to Tuticorin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–500
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–5,500
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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