There are 8 ways to get from Nāmakkal to Varkala by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, plane, or bus
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Train via Dindigul
best- Take the train from Namakkal to Dindigul Jntrain 04171 / ...
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Varkalatrain 20635 / ...
10h 53m₹396–3,119Bus (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 30m₹867–2,467Drive 401.7 km
- Drive from Nāmakkal to Varkalacar 401.7 km
6h 41m₹4,497–6,496Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nāmakkal to Varkalataxi 401.7 km
6h 41m₹8,000–10,000Train to Salem, fly, train
- Take the train from Namakkal to Salem Jntrain
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane SXV - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
10h 3m₹7,126–23,475Train
- Take the train from Namakkal to Salem Jntrain 04172 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Varkalatrain 12695 / ...
12h 33m₹425–3,365Bus, train
- Take the bus from Namakkal to Kumilybus
- Take the bus from Kumily to Chengannurbus
- Take the train from Chengannur to Varkalatrain
12h 52m₹997–3,428Train to Trichy International Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Namakkal to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane TRZ - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
10h 50m₹9,788–19,796
Nāmakkal to Varkala by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nāmakkal to Varkala is to train via Dindigul which costs ₹390 - ₹3,200 and takes 10h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Nāmakkal to Varkala is to drive which takes 6h 41m and costs ₹4,500 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Nāmakkal 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 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Nāmakkal to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Namakkal and arriving at Varkala via Dindigul Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 53m.
The distance between Nāmakkal and Varkala is 512 km. The road distance is 401.7 km.
The best way to get from Nāmakkal to Varkala without a car is to train via Dindigul which takes 10h 53m and costs ₹390 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 10h 53m to get from Nāmakkal to Varkala, including transfers.
Nāmakkal to Varkala bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Namakkal - Bypass station.
Nāmakkal to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Namakkal station.
The best way to get from Nāmakkal to Varkala is to train via Dindigul which takes 10h 53m and costs ₹390 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹850 - ₹2,500 and takes 11h 30m.
What companies run services between Nāmakkal, India and Varkala, India?
You can take a train from Namakkal to Varkala via Dindigul Jn in around 10h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Namakkal - Bypass to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station via FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand in around 11h 30m.
- 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 Namakkal to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
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 Namakkal to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
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 Namakkal to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- 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
- 6h 41m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–10,000
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Booking & Getting There
Nāmakkal to Varkala bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand station.
Nāmakkal to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dindigul Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nāmakkal to Varkala is 402 km. It takes approximately 6h 41m to drive from Nāmakkal to Varkala.
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