There are 7 ways to get from Coimbatore to Varkala by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Aluvabus
- Take the train from Aluva to Varkalatrain 12075 / ...
6h₹772–3,406Train
cheapest- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Varkalatrain 12623 / ...
7h 35m₹240–1,900Bus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Ambalapuzhabus
- Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Kollambus
6h 43m₹903–3,143Drive 341.3 km
- Drive from Coimbatore to Varkalacar 341.3 km
5h 10m₹3,701–5,345Taxi
- Take the taxi from Coimbatore to Varkalataxi 341.3 km
5h 10m₹7,500–9,000Fly, train
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane CJB - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
6h 47m₹9,356–21,219Train via Podanur Jn
- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Varkalatrain 16331
7h 46m₹348–2,738
Coimbatore to Varkala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Coimbatore to Varkala is to train which costs ₹240 - ₹1,900 and takes 7h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Coimbatore to Varkala is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs ₹3,700 - ₹5,500.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Coimbatore Jn and arriving at Varkala. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 35m.
The distance between Coimbatore and Varkala is 349 km. The road distance is 341.3 km.
The best way to get from Coimbatore to Varkala without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h and costs ₹750 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Coimbatore to Varkala, including transfers.
Coimbatore to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Coimbatore Jn station.
The best way to get from Coimbatore to Varkala is to bus which takes 6h 43m and costs ₹900 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹240 - ₹1,900 and takes 7h 35m.
Coimbatore to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coimbatore to Varkala is 341 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Coimbatore to Varkala.
What companies run services between Coimbatore, India and Varkala, India?
You can take a bus from Coimbatore to Varkala via Ambalapuzha, Kollam, and Kollam Jn in around 6h 43m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Coimbatore Jn to Varkala every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 7h 35m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–17,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–17,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trivandrum via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–17,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trivandrum via Pune
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–17,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trivandrum via Goa, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–17,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Aluva to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Coimbatore Jn to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
Train from Podanur Jn to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Coimbatore to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
Bus from Coimbatore to Ambalapuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹700–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Ambalapuzha to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹80–160
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,000
Rudra Cabs
- Phone
- +91 89 40 70 90 00
- Website
- ruthracabs.business.site
Priyam Tour and Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 91 97 37 30
- Website
- coimbatoretaxitours.com
Coimbatore Taxi
- Phone
- +91 73 73 81 23 45
- Website
- coimbatoretaxi.com
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