Trip costs · Varkala · from Chennai
How much does a Varkala trip from Chennai cost?
About ₹24,000 for two people for 5 days (4 nights) in November — ₹12,000 each — at rates a travel agent can actually book. That's by train to Varkala, about 13 hours each way.
What it costs, season by season
Two people, 5 days, leaving Chennai on the 12th of the month (and on 26 December for Christmas week).
| When | What it's like | Total for 2 |
|---|---|---|
| November | Best time to go | ₹24,000 |
| April | Good time to go | ₹24,000 |
| June | Monsoon — rough sea and many shacks shut | ₹23,000 |
| Christmas–New Year | Holiday rush — hotels cost the most | ₹29,000 |
Where the money goes
Two people in November.
| Travel there and back — Train to Varkala | ₹4,600 |
| Stay — 4 nights at about ₹1,800 a night | ₹7,200 |
| Food | ₹7,200 |
| Local travel | ₹2,500 |
| Activities & buffer | ₹2,500 |
| Total | ₹24,000 |
Getting from Chennai to Varkala
- 🚆 Train — train to Varkala: about 13 hours each way, ₹2,300 per person there and back (3AC).
- ✈️ Flight — flight to Thiruvananthapuram + train or taxi share: about 5 hours door to door, ₹9,060 per person there and back.
Best time to go
Cliff-top cafés above a quiet Kerala beach. The best months are November to March. Avoid June to August: monsoon — rough sea and many shacks shut.
Making it cheaper
- Avoid Christmas–New Year week if you can: the same trip costs about ₹5,000 more than in November, because hotels charge far more that week.
- Taking the train instead of flying saves about ₹15,000 for two — 13 hours each way by train, 5 by air.
Questions
How much does a Varkala trip from Chennai cost for 2 people?
About ₹24,000 for a 5-day trip in November — ₹12,000 each — travelling by train and staying at about ₹1,800 a night, at rates a travel agent can book.
How do you get from Chennai to Varkala?
By train to Varkala: about 13 hours each way and ₹2,300 per person, there and back. Flying (flight to Thiruvananthapuram + train or taxi share) takes about 5 hours and costs about ₹9,060 per person.
When is the best time to visit Varkala?
November to March. Avoid June to August: monsoon — rough sea and many shacks shut.
How much does a solo or family trip to Varkala from Chennai cost?
Solo: about ₹16,500; Family of 4: about ₹44,000; 4 friends: about ₹48,000.
Estimates as of 28 September 2026, for a 5-day trip (4 nights): stays, food and local travel at the lowest rates a travel agent can genuinely book for that place and season, plus modelled 3AC train or economy flight fares and 10% for activities and extras. Realistic minimums, not live quotes — plan the trip for a day-by-day plan, and the exact price is confirmed before you pay anything.