There are 8 ways to get from Chennimalai to Varkala by bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Perundurai to Aluvabus
- Take the train from Aluva to Varkalatrain 16603 / ...
9h 8m₹1,226–3,921Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tiruppur to Varkalatrain 12695 / ...
9h 56m₹644–3,274Drive 398.1 km
- Drive from Chennimalai to Varkalacar 398.1 km
6h 31m₹3,895–5,626Taxi
- 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₹10,798–19,934Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Perundurai - Vijayamangalam Toll Plaza to FlixBus Chalakudi - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN4410 / ...
- Take the bus from Chalakudy to Kollambus
10h 55m₹1,167–3,014Taxi 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 11m₹11,625–22,960Train 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 24m₹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 ₹3,800 - ₹6,000.
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 via Chalakudy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.
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 which takes 9h 8m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹4,000.
It takes approximately 9h 8m 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 ₹1,100 - ₹3,100 and takes 10h 55m.
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 Chalakudi - Bus Stand, Chalakudy, Kollam, and Kollam Jn in around 10h 55m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trivandrum via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
Flights from Salem to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–21,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–17,000
- 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 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
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Perundurai to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹700–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Perundurai - Vijayamangalam Toll Plaza to FlixBus Coimbatore - Chitra Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–300
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Perundurai - Vijayamangalam Toll Plaza to FlixBus Chalakudi - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹360–1,000
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Chalakudy to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–550
- Website
- KSRTC
- AC Sleeper
- ₹410–550
- 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 Chalakudi - Bus Stand 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 685+ hotels available in Varkala.