There are 6 ways to get from Velankanni to Varkala by train, plane, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train to Trichy International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Vellankanni to Ponmlai Gld Rck
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Trivandrum (TRV)TRZ - TRV
6h 34m₹6,276–15,584Train
cheapest- Take the train from Vellankanni to Kollam Jn16362
14h 31m₹414–3,193Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Velankanni - Bus Stand to FlixBus Salem - Seelanaickenpatti BypassFlixBus IN4335
- Take the bus from Salem to Attingal
18h 4m₹1,509–3,646Drive 494.8 km
- Drive from Velankanni to Varkala494.8 km
7h 49m₹5,201–7,513Taxi
- Take the taxi from Velankanni to Varkala494.8 km
7h 49m₹8,000–10,000Train to Chennai International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tambaram
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)MAA - TRV
9h 25m₹5,893–13,373
Velankanni to Varkala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Velankanni to Varkala is to train which costs ₹410 - ₹3,200 and takes 14h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Velankanni to Varkala is to train and fly which takes 6h 34m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹16,000.
No, there is no direct train from Velankanni to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Vellankanni and arriving at Varkala via Kollam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 31m.
The distance between Velankanni and Varkala is 498 km. The road distance is 494.8 km.
The best way to get from Velankanni to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 14h 31m and costs ₹410 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Velankanni to Varkala, including transfers.
Velankanni to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vellankanni station.
The best way to get from Velankanni to Varkala is to train which takes 14h 31m and costs ₹410 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,500 - ₹3,700 and takes 18h 4m.
Velankanni to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Velankanni to Varkala is 495 km. It takes approximately 7h 49m to drive from Velankanni to Varkala.
What companies run services between Velankanni, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Vellankanni to Kollam Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹300–2,300 and the journey takes 13h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Velankanni - Bus Stand to Varkala via FlixBus Salem - Seelanaickenpatti Bypass, Salem, and Attingal in around 18h 4m.
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- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vellankanni to Ponmlai Gld Rck
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- 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 Vellankanni to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 35m
- 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 Nagappattinam to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- 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 8404855555
- Website
- flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Velankanni - Bus Stand to FlixBus Salem - Seelanaickenpatti Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹470–1,400
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Salem to Attingal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–1,700
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 49m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–10,000
Siva Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 65 89 24 31
- Website
- sivacabs.business.site
KKL Taxi Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 44 91 90 90
- Website
- kkltaxi.business.site
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