There are 7 ways to get from Varkala to Virudhachalam 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)TRV - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Vridhachalam Jn
4h 12m₹6,359–15,646Train
cheapest- Take the train from Varkala to Vridhachalam Jn16128 / ...
12h 30m₹330–2,600Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Techno Park to FlixBus Ulundurpet - TollFlixBus IN5530
12h 57m₹2,328–4,642Drive 508.8 km
- Drive from Varkala to Virudhachalam508.8 km
7h 47m₹5,413–7,818Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Virudhachalam508.8 km
7h 47m₹8,000–10,000Fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)TRV - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Vridhachalam Jn
5h 26m₹5,729–14,266Fly to Pondicherry, train
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Pondicherry (PNY)TRV - PNY
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Vridhachalam Jn
8h 20m₹11,259–24,436
Varkala to Virudhachalam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Virudhachalam is to train which costs ₹330 - ₹2,600 and takes 12h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Virudhachalam is to fly and train which takes 4h 12m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹16,000.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Varkala and arriving at Vridhachalam Jn. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 30m.
The distance between Varkala and Virudhachalam is 490 km. The road distance is 508.8 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Virudhachalam without a car is to train which takes 12h 30m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Varkala to Virudhachalam, including transfers.
Varkala to Virudhachalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varkala station.
The best way to get from Varkala to Virudhachalam is to train which takes 12h 30m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹2,300 - ₹4,700 and takes 12h 57m.
Varkala to Virudhachalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Virudhachalam is 509 km. It takes approximately 7h 47m to drive from Varkala to Virudhachalam.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Virudhachalam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Varkala to Vridhachalam Jn twice daily. Tickets cost ₹330–2,600 and the journey takes 12h 30m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Techno Park to FlixBus Ulundurpet - Toll 6 times a week. Tickets cost ₹800–2,800 and the journey takes 12h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–13,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–12,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport via Kochi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–12,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–12,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Pondicherry via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–22,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Pondicherry via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–22,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Pondicherry via Chennai International Airport, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–22,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Varkala to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹330–400
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
Train from Tambaram to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 Pondicherry to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Techno Park to FlixBus Ulundurpet - Toll
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,800
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- 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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