There are 7 ways to get from Chennimalai to Varkala by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, bus, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tiruppur to Varkalatrain 12695 / ...
9h 56m₹644–3,274Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Perundurai - Vijayamangalam Toll Plaza to FlixBus Korattybus FlixBus IN4412 / ...
- Take the bus from Koratty to Kollam Chinnakadabus
10h 57m₹1,557–4,564Drive 398.1 km
- Drive from Chennimalai to Varkalacar 398.1 km
6h 31m₹4,457–6,438Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennimalai to Varkalataxi 398.1 km
6h 31m₹6,500–8,000Bus to Coimbatore International Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from FlixBus Perundurai - Vijayamangalam Toll Plaza to FlixBus Coimbatore - Chitra Circlebus
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane CJB - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
8h 52m₹10,798–19,934Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Chennimalai to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane COK - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
7h 5m₹11,125–24,960Train to Salem, fly, train
- Take the train from Erode Jn to Salem Jntrain
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane SXV - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
8h 34m₹7,666–24,154
Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennimalai to Varkala is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹3,300 and takes 9h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Chennimalai to Varkala is to drive which takes 6h 31m and costs ₹4,400 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennimalai to Varkala. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Perundurai - Vijayamangalam Toll Plaza and arriving at Kollam Chinnakada via Koratty. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennimalai to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Ingur and arriving at Varkala via Tiruppur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.
The distance between Chennimalai and Varkala is 468 km. The road distance is 398.1 km.
The best way to get from Chennimalai to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 9h 56m and costs ₹600 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 9h 56m to get from Chennimalai to Varkala, including transfers.
Chennimalai to Varkala bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Perundurai - Vijayamangalam Toll Plaza station.
Chennimalai to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tiruppur station.
The best way to get from Chennimalai to Varkala is to train which takes 9h 56m and costs ₹600 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,500 - ₹4,600 and takes 10h 57m.
What companies run services between Chennimalai, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tiruppur to Varkala twice daily. Tickets cost ₹260–2,000 and the journey takes 8h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chennimalai to Varkala via FlixBus Perundurai - Vijayamangalam Toll Plaza, FlixBus Koratty, Koratty, Kollam Chinnakada, and Kollam Jn in around 10h 57m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trivandrum via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trivandrum via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–18,000
Flights from Salem to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–21,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruppur to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Erode Jn to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Perundurai - Vijayamangalam Toll Plaza to FlixBus Koratty
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹370–1,000
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Perundurai - Vijayamangalam Toll Plaza to FlixBus Coimbatore - Chitra Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–300
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Koratty to Kollam Chinnakada
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–8,000
Red Taxi
- Phone
- +91 42 44 56 78 90
- Website
- redtaxi.co.in
Saravana Track
- Phone
- +91 42 42 27 22 99
- Website
- saravanatrack.com
Shree Krishna Call Taxi
Tirupur Taxi
- Phone
- +91 73 73 81 23 45
- Website
- tirupurtaxi.com
Red Taxi
- Phone
- +91 42 44 56 78 90
- Website
- redtaxi.co.in
Saravana Track
- Phone
- +91 42 42 27 22 99
- Website
- saravanatrack.com
Shree Krishna Call Taxi
Tirupur Taxi
- Phone
- +91 73 73 81 23 45
- Website
- tirupurtaxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Chennimalai to Varkala bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Koratty station.
Chennimalai to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennimalai to Varkala is 398 km. It takes approximately 6h 31m to drive from Chennimalai to Varkala.
There are 683+ hotels available in Varkala.