Madurai to Varkala

Madurai to Varkala

Madurai
Varkala
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Madurai to Varkala Destination Reviews

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Madurai to Varkala, Bus AC Sleeper, Vkv Travels, Nov 9, 2025
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Madurai to Varkala Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
TaxiBazaar
SUV 6pax
Any time
+3h 49m
$213.85
Bus
Punchiry Travels
AC Sleeper
00:40
07:00
$35.15
Bus
Punchiry Travels
AC Sleeper
01:10
07:30
$23.06
Bus
Vkv Travels
AC Sleeper
01:30
07:50
$33.95
Bus
Punchiry Travels
AC Sleeper
02:10
08:30
$35.15
Train
Indian Railways
3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper
02:30
10:25
$11.36
Bus
Vee Vee Bus
AC Seater
02:55
10:45
$20.72
Train
Indian Railways
3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper
03:25
10:10
$7.33
Bus
Punchiry Travels
AC Sleeper
03:45
10:30
$35.15
Train
Indian Railways
3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper
15:45
03:11
$10.00
Train
Indian Railways
2S - Second Sitting Class
18:45
01:06
$1.65
Bus
Vkv Travels
AC Sleeper
23:00
06:35
$54.94
Train
Indian Railways
3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper
23:20
07:39
$6.86
Bus
Vkv Travels
AC Sleeper
23:50
07:25
$45.05

How to get from Madurai to Varkala

Travelling between Madurai and Varkala is possible by Flight and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 20.93 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 4.27.

How long does it take to get from Madurai to Varkala?

It can take you anywhere between 7 and 13 hours to travel between Madurai and Varkala depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Madurai and Varkala. Train will bring you to your destination in 6h 50m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 12h 25m to reach Varkala.

How much does it cost to get from Madurai to Varkala?

Travelling between Madurai and Varkala can be as cheap as USD 4.27 if you opt for a Indian Railways train and as expensive as USD 20.93 if you buy a Indian Railways Train 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 Madurai and Varkala ?

  • 6 from Madurai to Varkala starting from 03:25 Madurai Junction until 17:45 Madurai Junction

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Madurai to Varkala.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

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 Madurai 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 Madurai to Varkala

Facts about the transport from Madurai to Varkala

Cheapest Transport$5
Fastest Transport6h 50m
Earliest Departure3:25 AM
Latest Departure5:45 PM
Departures per day6
Distance342 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir India, Air India Express, Indian Railways