How to Travel from

Varkala to Thanjavur

by Rideshare, Route or Car

India Varkala Thanjavur

Cheapest

By car (434 km)

6 h 36 min

434 km.

from $23

Other

Rideshare

6 h 36 min

434 km.

from $16.51

Plane, Taxi

4 h 55 min

350 km.

from $198.33

Train

12 h 12 min

350 km.

from $42.65

Airlines

IndiGo Airlines

Website:

goindigo.in/

Plane from Trivandrum to Trichy

Ave. Duration:

3h 50m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$101.63–$190.56

SriLankan Airlines

Website:

srilankan.com/

Plane from Trivandrum to Trichy

Ave. Duration:

3h 44m

Frequency:

Thursday

Estimated price:

$101.63–$317.61

Train operators

Indian Railways

Phone:

14646

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

irctc.co.in

Train from Varkala to Tiruchchirapali

Ave. Duration:

10h 47m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$3.81–$82.58

Train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavur

Ave. Duration:

46 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$1.65–$10.16

What is the cheapest way to get from Varkala to Thanjavur?

The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Thanjavur is to train which costs $4.67 - $76.09 and takes 12h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Varkala to Thanjavur?

The fastest way to get from Varkala to Thanjavur is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 55m and costs $108.70 - $173.91 .

Is there a direct train between Varkala and Thanjavur?

No, there is no direct train from Varkala to Thanjavur. However, there are services departing from Varkala and arriving at Thanjavur via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 12m.

How far is it from Varkala to Thanjavur?

The distance between Varkala and Thanjavur is 422 km. The road distance is 432.8 km.

How do I travel from Varkala to Thanjavur without a car?

The best way to get from Varkala to Thanjavur without a car is to train which takes 12h 12m and costs $4.67 - $76.09 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Varkala to Thanjavur, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Varkala to Thanjavur train from?

Varkala to Thanjavur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varkala station.

Where does the Varkala to Thanjavur train arrive?

Varkala to Thanjavur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.

Can I drive from Varkala to Thanjavur?

Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Thanjavur is 433 km. It takes approximately 6h 35m to drive from Varkala to Thanjavur.

Where can I stay near Thanjavur?

There are 60+ hotels available in Thanjavur. Prices start at $11.54 per night.

Mullivaikal Muttram

The Mullivaikkal Memorial or Mullivaikkal Muttram is a memorial dedicated to the Mullivaikkal massacre, the killings of Tamil civilians during the final phase of the war between Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and Sri Lankan armed forces at Mullivaikkal in 2009. The Mullivaikal Memorial is in the Thanjavur District of the Tamil Nadu state in neighboring India. On 6 November 2013, the inauguration of the Mullivaikal Memorial took place. Tamil leader Pazha Nedumaran and the World Tamil Confederation Trust he heads are the founders.

Saraswathi Mahal Library

Saraswathi Mahal Library, also called Thanjavur Maharaja Serfoji's Saraswathi Mahal Library is a library located in Thanjavur (Tanjore), Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the oldest subsisting libraries in Asia established during 16th century by the Nayak kings of Thanjavur and has on display a rare collection of Palm leaf manuscripts and paper written in Tamil and Sanskrit and a few other indigenous languages of india (especially southern regional languages). The collection comprises well over 49,000 volumes, though only a tiny fraction of these are on display. The library has a complete catalog of holdings, which is being made available online. Some rare holdings can be viewed on site by prior arrangement. Encyclopedia Britannica mentions the library as the "Most remarkable library of India".

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Thanjavur

Thanjavur, also known as Thanjai, previously known as Tanjore, is a city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is the 11th biggest city in Tamil Nadu. Thanjavur is an important center of southern Indian religion, art, and architecture. Most of the Great Living Chola Temples, which are UNESCO World Heritage Monuments, are located in and around Thanjavur. The foremost among these, the Brihadeeswara Temple, built by the Chola emperor Rajaraja I, is located in the centre of the city. This temple has one of the largest bull statue in India carved out of a single granite rock called Nandi. Thanjavur is also home to Tanjore painting, a painting style unique to the region. Thanjavur is the headquarters of the Thanjavur District. The city is an important agricultural centre located in the Kaveri Delta and is known as the Rice bowl of Tamil Nadu. Thanjavur is administered by a municipal corporation covering an area of 36.31 sqkm and had a population of 222,943. Roadways are the major means of transportation, while the city also has rail connectivity. The nearest airport is Tiruchirapalli International Airport, located 59.6 km away from the city. The nearest seaport is Karaikal, which is 94 km away from Thanjavur. The city first rose to prominence during the reign of the Cholas when it served as the capital of the empire. After the fall of the Cholas, the city was ruled by various dynasties such as the Mutharaiyar dynasty, the Pandyas, the Vijayanagar Empire, the Madurai Nayaks, the Thanjavur Nayaks, the Thanjavur Marathas and the British Empire. It has been a part of independent India since 1947.

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Four ways to Travel from Varkala to Thanjavur

Transport providers

Airlines

IndiGo Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

Train operators

Indian Railways

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Varkala to Thanjavur?

What is the fastest way to get from Varkala to Thanjavur?

Is there a direct train between Varkala and Thanjavur?

How far is it from Varkala to Thanjavur?

How do I travel from Varkala to Thanjavur without a car?

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

Where do I catch the Varkala to Thanjavur train from?

Where does the Varkala to Thanjavur train arrive?

Can I drive from Varkala to Thanjavur?

Where can I stay near Thanjavur?