There are 8 ways to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Varkala by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), rideshare, car, taxi, or bus
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Fly to Trivandrum, train
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
3h 56m₹6,343–13,348Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tambaram to Varkalatrain 20635 / ...
14h 59m₹509–3,944Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN5530
17h 35m₹1,055–3,824Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Varkala694.1 km
10h 32mDrive 694.1 km
- Drive from Madras Airport (MAA) to Varkalacar 694.1 km
10h 32m₹7,771–11,225Fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Varkalataxi
4h 13m₹9,411–13,963Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Varkalatrain
7h 39m₹8,506–17,585Bus via Puducherry
- Take the bus from Chennai to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statuebus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Varkalabus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
18h 14m
Madras Airport (MAA) to Varkala by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Varkala is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹4,000 and takes 14h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Varkala is to fly and train which takes 3h 56m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹14,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Madras Airport (MAA) to Varkala station. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - Airport Metro and arriving at FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station via FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Madras Airport (MAA) to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Trisulam and arriving at Varkala via Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 59m.
The distance between Madras Airport (MAA) and Varkala is 660 km. The road distance is 694.1 km.
The best way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 14h 59m and costs ₹500 - ₹4,000.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Varkala, including transfers.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Varkala bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur station.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Varkala is to train which takes 14h 59m and costs ₹500 - ₹4,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,900 and takes 17h 35m.
What companies run services between Madras Airport (MAA), India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Varkala twice daily. Tickets cost ₹400–3,100 and the journey takes 13h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station once daily. Tickets cost ₹1,000–3,700 and the journey takes 16h 5m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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 Tambaram to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹400–3,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹400–480
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,400–3,100
Train from Maniyachchi Jn to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–3,700
- Website
- FlixBus India
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- preet.singh12@yahoo.com
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 9119900371
- gaurvsinghrajput044@gmail.com
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
Bus from Chennai to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 32m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–4,900
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Madras Airport (MAA) to Varkala bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madras Airport (MAA) to Varkala is 694 km. It takes approximately 10h 32m to drive from Madras Airport (MAA) to Varkala.
Book your Madras Airport (MAA) to Varkala bus tickets online with FlixBus.
There are 682+ hotels available in Varkala.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madras Airport (MAA) and Varkala. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.