There are 8 ways to get from Karur to Varkala by bus (Flixbus), train, car, taxi, plane, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Karur to Nagercoil Omni Bus Standbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN5530
9h 5m₹1,127–2,745Train
cheapest- Take the train from Karur to Dindigul Jntrain 22651 / ...
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Varkalatrain 20635 / ...
9h 46m₹384–3,026Drive 368 km
- Drive from Karur to Varkalacar 368 km
6h 4m₹4,114–5,942Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karur to Varkalataxi 368 km
6h 4m₹6,000–7,500Train to Trichy International Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Karur to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane TRZ - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
9h 30m₹9,776–19,703Bus, train
- Take the bus from Karur to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Thiruvananthapuram KSRTC Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
11h 22mBus to Salem, fly, train
- Take the bus from Karur to Salembus
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane SXV - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
9h 41m₹7,448–24,381Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Karur to Irugurtrain
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane CJB - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
10h 45m₹10,572–20,630
Karur to Varkala by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Karur to Varkala is to train which costs ₹380 - ₹3,100 and takes 9h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Karur to Varkala is to drive which takes 6h 4m and costs ₹4,100 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Karur to Varkala station. However, there are services departing from Karur and arriving at FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station via FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Karur to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Karur and arriving at Varkala via Dindigul Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.
The distance between Karur and Varkala is 494 km. The road distance is 368 km.
The best way to get from Karur to Varkala without a car is to bus which takes 9h 5m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 9h 5m to get from Karur to Varkala, including transfers.
Karur to Varkala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Karur station.
Karur to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karur station.
The best way to get from Karur to Varkala is to bus which takes 9h 5m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹380 - ₹3,100 and takes 9h 46m.
What companies run services between Karur, India and Varkala, India?
You can take a bus from Karur to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station via FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand in around 9h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Karur to Varkala via Dindigul Jn in around 9h 46m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–17,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–17,000
Flights from Salem to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–21,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trivandrum via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–19,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karur to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Dindigul Jn to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Karur to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 33 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
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 33 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
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 33 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
Train from Karur to Irugur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 33 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
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Karur to Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹850–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Karur to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–550
- Website
- FlixBus India
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Karur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Madurai to Thiruvananthapuram KSRTC Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- preet.singh12@yahoo.com
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Karur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Karur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
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Booking & Getting There
Karur to Varkala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand station.
Karur to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dindigul Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karur to Varkala is 368 km. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Karur to Varkala.
There are 682+ hotels available in Varkala.