There are 8 ways to get from Varkala to Manali by train, plane, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train to Trivandrum, fly, line 595 bus
best- Take the train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
- Take the bus from I.T.C. to M.F.Lbus
6h 8m₹7,697–16,810Train
cheapest- Take the train from Varkala to Chennai Egmoretrain 20636
16h 7m₹754–4,301Train, bus
- Take the train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 20636 / ...
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Chennaibus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper / ...
16h 11mDrive 713.8 km
- Drive from Varkala to Manalicar 713.8 km
11h 7m₹7,992–11,544Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
5h 57m₹9,374–14,720Taxi to Madurai, fly
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
6h 57m₹9,641–13,535Train to Tuticorin Airport, fly
- Take the train from Varkala to Maniyachchi Jntrain
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
10h 15m₹8,360–17,886Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedubus FlixBus IN5530
18h 29m₹1,432–4,309
Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Manali is to train which costs ₹750 - ₹4,300 and takes 16h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Manali is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 57m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹15,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Varkala station to Manali. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station and arriving at FlixBus Chennai - TPL Manali via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Varkala to Manali. However, there are services departing from Varkala and arriving at Wimco Nagar Metro via Chennai Egmore and Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 7m.
The distance between Varkala and Manali is 714 km. The road distance is 713.8 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Manali without a car is to train which takes 16h 7m and costs ₹750 - ₹4,300.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Varkala to Manali, including transfers.
Varkala to Manali bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station.
Varkala to Manali train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varkala station.
The best way to get from Varkala to Manali is to train which takes 16h 7m and costs ₹750 - ₹4,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,400 - ₹4,400 and takes 18h 29m.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Manali, Tamil Nādu, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Varkala to Chennai Egmore once daily. Tickets cost ₹410–3,200 and the journey takes 14h 46m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu once daily. Tickets cost ₹1,100–4,000 and the journey takes 16h 35m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 41 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 Varkala to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–3,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹410–490
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,500–3,200
Train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 41 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 Varkala to Maniyachchi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once 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
- +91 044-24615949
- Customercare.Mtc@Tn.Gov.in
- Website
- MTC
Bus from I.T.C. to M.F.L
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹10–45
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹10–14
- Express Service
- ₹14–20
- Deluxe Service
- ₹21–29
- A/C Service
- ₹30–45
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- preet.singh12@yahoo.com
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–4,000
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–5,500
Kollam Cab
- Phone
- +91 98 95 21 82 40
Kollam Online Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 99 46 26 85 56
- Website
- kollamonlinetaxi.business.site
Smile Taxi Service
Kollam Cab
- Phone
- +91 98 95 21 82 40
Kollam Online Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 99 46 26 85 56
- Website
- kollamonlinetaxi.business.site
Smile Taxi Service
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Booking & Getting There
Varkala to Manali bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu station.
Varkala to Manali train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Egmore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Manali is 714 km. It takes approximately 11h 7m to drive from Varkala to Manali.
There are 852+ hotels available in Manali.