Trains from Varkala to Chalakudi
Varkala to Chalakudi is 209 km by rail. 9 direct trains run it; the fastest is the 16606 Ernad Express at 4 hr 14 min. The most punctual is the 16629 Malabar Express, on time (within 15 min) on 44% of days, typically 17 min late. All run every day, leaving between 01:07 and 21:45.
- Departures
- 01:07 – 21:45
- Fare from
- ₹175
- Sleeper · estimate
- Most punctual
- 44% on time
- 16629 Malabar Express
- Daily trains
- 9 of 9
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Which arrives on time
On time = within 15 min at Chalakudi · year to October 2026
- 16629 Malabar ExpressMost punctualtypically 17 min late at Chalakudi44%
- typically 21 min late at Chalakudi36%
- typically 21 min late at Chalakudi36%
- typically 21 min late at Chalakudi36%
- typically 24 min late at Chalakudi31%
Runs late more often than not
- 16127 Chennai Egmore–Guruvayur Express — arrives on time only 18% of the time, typically 42 min late
- 16342 Thiruvananthapuram–Guruvayur Express — arrives on time only 21% of the time, typically 35 min late
- 16347 Mangalore Express — arrives on time only 21% of the time, typically 36 min late
Fares
Estimated for 209 km · exact fare at IRCTC checkout · Sources
| Class | Fare | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| SL Sleeper | ₹175 | observed fares |
| 3A AC 3 tier | ₹520 | observed fares |
| 3E AC 3 economy | ₹525 | observed fares |
| 2A AC 2 tier | ₹756 | observed fares |
| 1A AC first class | ₹1,244 | observed fares |
One adult, General quota, Mail/Express pricing · not every train carries every class