There are 4 ways to get from Manapad to Varkala by taxi, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the taxi from Manapad to FlixBus Tirunelveli - Nanguneri Tolltaxi
- Take the bus from FlixBus Tirunelveli - Nanguneri Toll to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN5530
4h 42m₹1,895–2,673Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tiruchendur to Tirunelvelitrain 16732 / ...
- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Varkalatrain 16127 / ...
6h 22m₹897–3,117Drive 187.7 km
- Drive from Manapad to Varkalacar 187.7 km
3h 8m₹2,102–3,036Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manapad to Varkalataxi 187.7 km
3h 8m₹4,300–5,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manapad to Varkala is to train which costs ₹850 - ₹3,200 and takes 6h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Manapad to Varkala is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,100.
No, there is no direct train from Manapad to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Tiruchendur and arriving at Varkala via Tirunelveli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
The distance between Manapad and Varkala is 226 km. The road distance is 187.7 km.
The best way to get from Manapad to Varkala without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 4h 42m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Manapad to Varkala, including transfers.
Manapad to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tiruchendur station.
Manapad to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tirunelveli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manapad to Varkala is 188 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Manapad to Varkala.
There are 682+ hotels available in Varkala.
What companies run services between Manapad, India and Varkala, India?
You can take a vehicle from Manapad to Varkala via Tiruchendur and Tirunelveli in around 6h 22m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruchendur to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Tirunelveli to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 India
Bus from FlixBus Tirunelveli - Nanguneri Toll to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹310–800
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,500–5,500
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