There are 6 ways to get from Virudhachalam 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 Vridhachalam Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Trivandrum (TRV)TRZ - TRV
4h 52m₹6,302–15,593Train
cheapest- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Varkala16127 / ...
12h 8m₹330–2,600Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Ulundurpet - Toll to FlixBus Trivandrum - Techno ParkFlixBus IN5530
13h 2m₹2,304–4,619Drive 507.9 km
- Drive from Virudhachalam to Varkala507.9 km
7h 48m₹5,399–7,798Taxi
- Take the taxi from Virudhachalam to Varkala507.9 km
7h 48m₹8,000–10,000Train to Chennai International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tambaram
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)MAA - TRV
5h 39m₹5,676–14,193
Virudhachalam to Varkala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Virudhachalam to Varkala is to train which costs ₹330 - ₹2,600 and takes 12h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Virudhachalam to Varkala is to train and fly which takes 4h 52m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹16,000.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Vridhachalam Jn and arriving at Varkala. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 8m.
The distance between Virudhachalam and Varkala is 488 km. The road distance is 507.9 km.
The best way to get from Virudhachalam to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 12h 8m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Virudhachalam to Varkala, including transfers.
Virudhachalam to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vridhachalam Jn station.
The best way to get from Virudhachalam to Varkala is to train which takes 12h 8m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹2,300 - ₹4,700 and takes 13h 2m.
Virudhachalam to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virudhachalam to Varkala is 508 km. It takes approximately 7h 48m to drive from Virudhachalam to Varkala.
What companies run services between Virudhachalam, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Vridhachalam Jn to Varkala twice daily. Tickets cost ₹330–2,600 and the journey takes 12h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Ulundurpet - Toll to FlixBus Trivandrum - Techno Park 6 times a week. Tickets cost ₹800–2,800 and the journey takes 12h 5m.
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- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–12,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–12,000
- 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 Vridhachalam Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- 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 Vridhachalam Jn to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 8m
- 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 Vridhachalam Jn to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- 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
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Ulundurpet - Toll to FlixBus Trivandrum - Techno Park
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,800
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–10,000
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