There are 8 ways to get from Namakkal to Varkala by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Dindigul
best- Take the train from Namakkal to Dindigul Jntrain 04171 / ...
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Varkalatrain 20635 / ...
11h 7m₹898–3,801Train
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Jn to Varkalatrain 12695 / ...
12h 28m₹817–3,819Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Namakkal - Bypass to FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Standbus FlixBus IN4338 / ...
- Take the bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN5530
11h 39m₹1,231–3,000Drive 414.3 km
- Drive from Namakkal to Varkalacar 414.3 km
6h 53m₹4,639–6,701Taxi
- Take the taxi from Namakkal to Varkalataxi 414.3 km
6h 53m₹8,000–10,000Taxi to Salem, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Namakkal to Salem (SXV)taxi
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane SXV - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
8h 18m₹7,764–23,397Bus, train
- Take the bus from Namakkal to Kumilybus
- Take the bus from Kumily to Chengannurbus
- Take the train from Chengannur to Varkalatrain
13h 6m₹1,478–4,027Train to Trichy International Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Kalangani to Tiruchrpli Plkitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane TRZ - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
10h 39m₹10,178–20,339
Salem (SXV) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Namakkal to Varkala is to train which costs ₹800 - ₹3,900 and takes 12h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Namakkal to Varkala is to drive which takes 6h 53m and costs ₹4,600 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Namakkal to Varkala station. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Namakkal - Bypass and arriving at FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station via FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Namakkal to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Namakkal and arriving at Varkala via Dindigul Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.
The distance between Namakkal and Varkala is 527 km. The road distance is 414.3 km.
The best way to get from Namakkal to Varkala without a car is to train via Dindigul which takes 11h 7m and costs ₹900 - ₹3,800.
It takes approximately 11h 7m to get from Namakkal to Varkala, including transfers.
Namakkal to Varkala bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Namakkal - Bypass station.
Namakkal to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Namakkal station.
The best way to get from Namakkal to Varkala is to train via Dindigul which takes 11h 7m and costs ₹900 - ₹3,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,000 and takes 11h 39m.
What companies run services between Namakkal, India and Varkala, India?
You can take a vehicle from Namakkal to Varkala via Namakkal and Dindigul Jn in around 11h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Namakkal to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station via FlixBus Namakkal - Bypass and FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand in around 11h 39m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–21,000
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
- 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 Namakkal to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
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 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 Salem Jn to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,400
Train from Chengannur to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Kalangani to Tiruchrpli Plki
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
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
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Namakkal - Bypass to FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,000
- 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
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Namakkal to Kumily
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kumily to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–250
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–10,000
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Booking & Getting There
Namakkal to Varkala bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand station.
Namakkal to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dindigul Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Namakkal to Varkala is 414 km. It takes approximately 6h 53m to drive from Namakkal to Varkala.
There are 682+ hotels available in Varkala.