Chennai to Varkala Tempo Traveller & Force Urbania Rental

📍 This route at a glance

• 1,380 KM estimated roundtrip from Chennai
• 4 days typical trip duration
• Crosses into Kerala — interstate permit applies
• Driver batta covers 4 days, including overnight halt

🚌 Which vehicle suits Chennai to Varkala?

• At 1,380 KM, a Force Urbania (10 + 1 Seats, from ₹56,440) is worth the difference over a Tempo Traveller for the recliners and the quieter cabin.
• For a large group, compare the 17+1 Tempo Traveller at ₹41,440 against the 16+1 Force Urbania at ₹66,900 — the Urbania seats one fewer but is the more comfortable of the two.
• Driver batta is charged per day, so on this 4-day trip it is 4× the daily rate shown in the table. That is already included in the fare estimates above.

📊 Chennai to Varkala fare estimate — all six vehicles

Worked out on 1,380 KM over 4 days, garage to garage. Excludes tolls, parking and state border permits. On this route the range runs from ₹32,760 (9 + 1 Seats, Tempo Traveller (Maharaja Sofa)) up to ₹66,900 (16 + 1 Seats, Force Urbania (Large)).

📍 About Varkala — what to see and what not to miss

Varkala is a coastal town in Kerala, renowned for its unique geography and spiritual heritage. The highlight of the area is Cliff Beach, where dramatic red sandstone cliffs run adjacent to the Arabian Sea, creating a striking backdrop for scenic walks, sunset views, and swimming. Apart from its coastline, the town holds deep cultural importance centred around the ancient Janardhana Temple. Also known as the Janardhanaswamy temple in Kerala, this centuries-old sacred site attracts pilgrims seeking traditional rituals near the sea. Visitors can spend their time exploring the serene stretches along the shore, relaxing on the sands beneath the dramatic cliff edges, or experiencing the quiet spiritual atmosphere surrounding the temple grounds. It offers an ideal blend of seaside relaxation and historic culture.

🗺️ What the Chennai to Varkala route covers

The Chennai to Varkala booking is usually made to cover these:

• Janardhanaswamy temple in Kerala
• Cliff Beach
• Janardhana Temple

🛂 The Kerala border crossing on this route

Chennai to Varkala leaves Tamil Nadu and enters Kerala, so a Kerala entry permit is raised for the vehicle. It is billed at actuals on top of the ₹32,760–₹66,900 fare range above, and the checkpost stop is built into the 4-day schedule.

How interstate permits and driver batta work →

🌙 Driver batta across 4 days

This trip runs 4 days, so batta is charged 4× the daily rate — from ₹1,000 per day depending on the vehicle, already included in every fare above. Over 1,380 KM the daily driving is paced around the driver's mandatory rest window.

Driver batta, halts and what is billed at actuals →

📍 Pickup anywhere in Chennai

Doorstep pickup from any Chennai locality at no extra charge. Common hubs: