Facts about the transport from Chennai to Varkala
| Cheapest Transport | $6 |
| Fastest Transport | 1h 30m |
| Earliest Departure | 9:45 上午 |
| Latest Departure | 7:50 晚上 |
| Departures per day | 17 |
| Distance | 768 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Air India Express, Indian Railways |
Chennai to Varkala
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Chennai to Varkala Destination Reviews
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Alessandro Rcomfy bus with screens and netflix and even youtube. Wild! Toilet breaks were very few and far between so don't drink any liquid... It was a long way but the driver covered the distance as quick as possible. Paneer dosa at the rest stop was fantastically good too (150 inr). a bottom bunk would have been much better.
Chennai to Varkala, Bus AC Sleeper, Sbm Traansport, Feb 6, 2026
Chennai to Varkala Schedule
| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi | TaxiBazaar | SUV 6pax | Any time | +11h 37m | $353.62 | |
Taxi | TaxiBazaar | Hatchback 4pax | Any time | +11h 37m | $244.72 | |
Train | Indian Railways | 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper | 10:20 | 01:06 | $17.95 | |
Train | Indian Railways | 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper | 10:20 | 01:06 | $12.72 | |
Train | Indian Railways | 1A - AC First Class Sleeper | 15:20 | 06:23 | $31.77 | |
Train | Indian Railways | 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper | 15:20 | 06:23 | $19.16 | |
Bus | Vkv Travels | AC Sleeper | 15:30 | 07:25 | $46.15 | |
Bus | Sbm Traansport | AC Sleeper | 15:30 | 07:20 | $43.94 | |
Bus | Sbm Traansport | AC Sleeper | 16:45 | 08:05 | $19.77 | |
Bus | Vee Vee Bus | AC Sleeper | 18:00 | 10:05 | $22.27 | |
Train | Indian Railways | 1A - AC First Class Sleeper | 19:30 | 10:09 | $31.77 | |
Train | Indian Railways | 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper | 19:30 | 10:09 | $19.16 | |
Train | Indian Railways | 1A - AC First Class Sleeper | 19:50 | 10:10 | $30.61 | |
Train | Indian Railways | 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper | 19:50 | 10:10 | $18.48 |
How to get from Chennai to Varkala
Travelling between Chennai and Varkala is possible by Flight and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 46.67 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 5.47.
How long does it take to get from Chennai to Varkala?
It can take you anywhere between 2 and 16 hours to travel between Chennai and Varkala depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Chennai and Varkala. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 30m. Train does a much slower job and take about 15h 21m to reach Varkala.
How much does it cost to get from Chennai to Varkala?
Travelling between Chennai and Varkala can be as cheap as USD 5.47 if you opt for a Indian Railways train and as expensive as USD 46.67 if you buy a Air India Express flight ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
How many trips per day are there between Chennai and Varkala ?
- 16 from Chennai to Varkala starting from 09:45 Chennai Egmore until 19:50 Chennai Egmore
- 1 from Chennai to Varkala starting from 18:50 Chennai Airport until 18:50 Chennai Airport
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Chennai to Varkala.
What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?
Flights
Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Chennai to Varkala, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 46.67.Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.
If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.
In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.
Airlines flying between Chennai and Varkala
Air India Express
Train
Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
What is the most popular transport to get from Chennai to Varkala?
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
- 100% took a train
Transportation from Chennai to Varkala
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Trains$ 5.47
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Flights$ 46.67
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Buses are not available
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Ferries are not available
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Taxis are not available
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Vans are not available