There are 6 ways to get from Varkala to Yercaud by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Varkala to Salem Jntrain 12625 / ...
11h 5m₹1,106–3,310Train, bus
- Take the train from Varkala to Chengannurtrain 12624 / ...
- Take the bus from Chengannur to Salembus
11h 30m₹1,387–3,503Drive 476.1 km
- Drive from Varkala to Yercaudcar 476.1 km
7h 51m₹5,301–7,656Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Yercaudtaxi 476.1 km
7h 51m₹9,500–12,000Train, fly
- Take the train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Salem (SXV)plane TRV - SXV
7h 49m₹9,672–28,385Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5530
- Take the bus from Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand to Salembus
12h₹2,028–3,889
Trivandrum (TRV) to Salem (SXV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Yercaud is to train which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,400 and takes 11h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Yercaud is to train and fly which takes 7h 49m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹29,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Varkala station to Yercaud. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station and arriving at Salem via Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.
No, there is no direct train from Varkala to Yercaud. However, there are services departing from Varkala and arriving at Salem Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.
The distance between Varkala and Yercaud is 570 km. The road distance is 476.1 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Yercaud without a car is to train which takes 11h 5m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 11h 5m to get from Varkala to Yercaud, including transfers.
Varkala to Yercaud bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station.
Varkala to Yercaud train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varkala station.
The best way to get from Varkala to Yercaud is to train which takes 11h 5m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹2,000 - ₹3,900 and takes 12h.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Yercaud, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Varkala to Salem Jn 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹300–2,400 and the journey takes 10h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to Yercaud via Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand and Salem in around 12h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Salem via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–24,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varkala to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 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
Train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Chengannur to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,500
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–650
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–2,300
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–12,000
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 Yercaud bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand station.
Varkala to Yercaud train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Yercaud is 476 km. It takes approximately 7h 51m to drive from Varkala to Yercaud.
There are 214+ hotels available in Yercaud.