There are 6 ways to get from Coimbatore to Varkala by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Kollam
4h 11m₹1,288–2,741Train
cheapest- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Varkala12623 / ...
7h 35m₹240–1,900Drive 341.3 km
- Drive from Coimbatore to Varkala341.3 km
5h 8m₹3,620–5,228Taxi
- Take the taxi from Coimbatore to Varkala341.3 km
5h 8m₹7,500–9,000Fly from Coimbatore International Airport
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Trivandrum (TRV)CJB - TRV
4h 33m₹9,678–15,446Train to Cochin International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Angamali
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV)COK - TRV
5h 46m₹5,621–12,856
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 bus which takes 4h 11m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,800.
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 347 km. The road distance is 341.3 km.
The best way to get from Coimbatore to Varkala without a car is to bus which takes 4h 11m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 4h 11m 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 4h 11m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹240 - ₹1,900 and takes 7h 35m, you could also fly, which costs ₹9,500 - ₹16,000 and takes 4h 33m.
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 8m to drive from Coimbatore to Varkala.
What companies run services between Coimbatore, India and Varkala, India?
Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Coimbatore to Kollam 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹800–2,200 and the journey takes 3h 42m. 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.
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- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–14,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–14,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trivandrum via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–14,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trivandrum via Pune
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–14,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trivandrum via Goa, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–14,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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 Coimbatore Jn to Angamali
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Coimbatore to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,200
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- 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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