There are 7 ways to get from Chennimalai to Varkala by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus, train via Aluva
best- Take the bus from Erode to Aluvabus
- Take the train from Aluva to Varkalatrain 16603 / ...
7h 31m₹1,440–4,174Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tiruppur to Varkalatrain 12695 / ...
9h 56m₹644–3,274Bus, train
- Take the bus from FlixBus Perundurai - Vijayamangalam Toll Plaza to FlixBus Thiruvalla - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN4450
- Take the train from Chengannur to Varkalatrain 16344 / ...
11h 16m₹1,118–3,349Drive 398.1 km
- Drive from Chennimalai to Varkalacar 398.1 km
6h 31m₹4,498–6,496Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennimalai to Varkalataxi 398.1 km
6h 31m₹6,500–8,000Bus, 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 42m₹10,798–18,934Bus
- Take the bus from Perundurai to Palakkadbus
- Take the bus from Palakkad, Kerala to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus Palakkad, Kerala - Varkala(kerala), Kerala
11h 51m₹2,206–5,821
Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Questions & Answers
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 ₹4,500 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennimalai to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Perundurai and arriving at Varkala(kerala), Kerala via Palakkad, Kerala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 51m.
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 475 km. The road distance is 398.1 km.
The best way to get from Chennimalai to Varkala without a car is to bus and train via Aluva which takes 7h 31m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹4,200.
It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Chennimalai to Varkala, including transfers.
Chennimalai to Varkala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Perundurai 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 ₹2,200 - ₹6,000 and takes 11h 51m.
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(kerala), Kerala via Perundurai and Palakkad, Kerala in around 11h 51m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–17,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–17,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trivandrum via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–17,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trivandrum via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–17,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Aluva to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Chengannur to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
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 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
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Erode to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹700–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Perundurai to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,000
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
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More Questions & Answers
Chennimalai to Varkala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Palakkad 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.
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