Chandrapur to Varkala
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Chandrapur, Maharashtra to Varkala, Kerala.
Approx Distance: 1663 km
Approx Duration: 37 hrs
Route overview
Chandrapur to Varkala is about 1663 km by road, roughly 37 hours of travel time.
By car: Chandrapur to Varkala
About 33h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Chandrapur. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 116 km (about 2h 19m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 416. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 566. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 716. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 116 km (about 2h 19m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 832. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 982. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1132. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 116 km (about 2h 19m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1247. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1397. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1547. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 116 km (about 2h 19m of driving) — Arrive in Varkala
By bus: Chandrapur to Varkala
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Chandrapur. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Chandrapur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Chandrapur → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~832 km Takes about 18h 29m. Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,380.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 832). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Varkala. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Varkala. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~832 km Takes about 18h 29m. Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,380.
- Arrive in Varkala
By train: Chandrapur to Varkala
The nearest railway stations are Chandrapur for Chandrapur and Varkala for Varkala. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- Swarna Jayanti Express (12644) — departs 02:41 AM from Chandrapur, arrives 10:10 AM (+1 day) at Varkala, 31h 29m
- Kerala Express (12626) — departs 07:18 AM from Chandrapur, arrives 01:23 PM (+1 day) at Varkala, 30h 5m
- Rapti Sagar Express (12511) — departs 08:35 AM from Balharshah, arrives 04:59 PM (+1 day) at Varkala, 32h 24m
- Himsagar Express (16318) — departs 11:20 AM from Chandrapur, arrives 06:09 PM (+1 day) at Varkala, 30h 49m
- Bilaspur Tirunelveli SF Express (12787) — departs 06:25 PM from Chandrapur, arrives 12:41 AM (+2 days) at Varkala, 30h 16m
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1663 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹18,390 · Sedan ₹21,720 · SUV ₹28,420 · Innova / MUV ₹31,800 · Tempo Traveller ₹36,890
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,830 · AC Seater ₹2,990 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,660 · AC Sleeper ₹3,820 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,710
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,030 · Economy ₹1,690 · Third AC ₹2,360 · Second AC ₹3,360 · First AC ₹4,690
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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