There are 5 ways to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Varkala by train, bus (Flixbus), rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Varkalatrain 16127 / ...
8h₹265–1,835Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN5530
9h 30m₹585–1,735Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Madurai (IXM) to Varkala257.5 km
4h 5mDrive 257.5 km
- Drive from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Varkalacar 257.5 km
4h 5m₹2,883–4,164Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Varkalataxi 257.5 km
4h 5m₹4,300–5,500
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Varkala by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Varkala is to train which costs ₹260 - ₹1,900 and takes 8h.
The fastest way to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Varkala is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Varkala station. However, there are services departing from Madurai airport and arriving at FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Varkala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
The distance between Madurai Airport (IXM) and Varkala is 353 km. The road distance is 257.5 km.
The best way to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 8h and costs ₹260 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 8h to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Varkala, including transfers.
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Varkala bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand station.
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Varkala is to train which takes 8h and costs ₹260 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹550 - ₹1,800 and takes 9h 30m.
What companies run services between Madurai Airport (IXM), India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Varkala 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 6h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station once daily. Tickets cost ₹550–1,700 and the journey takes 7h 50m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,700
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Madurai (IXM) to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–5,500
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 452 288 8999
- Website
- madurai.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Madurai Friends Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 999 466 7777
- Website
- maduraifriendstrackcalltaxi.com
Maniraja Travels
- Phone
- +91 730 551 2453
- Website
- maduraimanirajatravels.in
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Booking & Getting There
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Varkala bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station.
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai Airport (IXM) to Varkala is 257 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Varkala.
There are 682+ hotels available in Varkala.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madurai Airport (IXM) and Varkala. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.