There are 6 ways to get from Varkala to Velankanni by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
best- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane TRV - TRZ
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Vellankannitrain
7h 13m₹6,829–19,606Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Vellankannitrain 16361
14h 54m₹415–3,185Bus
- Take the bus from Attingal to Salembus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Salem - AVR Circle to FlixBus Velankanni - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN4335
17h 47m₹1,475–3,578Drive 494.9 km
- Drive from Varkala to Velankannicar 494.9 km
7h 50m₹5,252–7,587Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Velankannitaxi 494.9 km
7h 50m₹8,000–10,000Fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Nagappattinamtrain
9h 38m₹6,249–16,896
Varkala to Velankanni by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Velankanni is to train which costs ₹410 - ₹3,200 and takes 14h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Velankanni is to fly and train which takes 7h 13m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹20,000.
No, there is no direct train from Varkala to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Varkala and arriving at Vellankanni via Kollam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 54m.
The distance between Varkala and Velankanni is 499 km. The road distance is 494.9 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Velankanni without a car is to train which takes 14h 54m and costs ₹410 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Varkala to Velankanni, including transfers.
Varkala to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kollam Jn station.
The best way to get from Varkala to Velankanni is to train which takes 14h 54m and costs ₹410 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,400 - ₹3,600 and takes 17h 47m.
Varkala to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vellankanni station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Velankanni is 495 km. It takes approximately 7h 50m to drive from Varkala to Velankanni.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Velankanni, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kollam Jn to Vellankanni twice a week. Tickets cost ₹300–2,300 and the journey takes 13h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Varkala to FlixBus Velankanni - Bus Stand via Attingal, Salem, and FlixBus Salem - AVR Circle in around 17h 47m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–17,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–14,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport via Kochi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–14,000
- 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 Ponmlai Gld Rck to Vellankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Kollam Jn to Vellankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,300
- 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)
- ₹1,800–2,300
Train from Tambaram to Nagappattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Attingal to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–1,700
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Salem - AVR Circle to FlixBus Velankanni - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹470–1,400
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–10,000
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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