There are 5 ways to get from Coimbatore (Region) to Varkala by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Pollachi Jn to Varkalatrain 16344
8h 29m₹824–2,590Bus
- Take the bus from Pollachi to Kollambus
9h 29m₹1,071–2,201Drive 343.4 km
- Drive from Coimbatore (Region) to Varkalacar 343.4 km
5h 16m₹3,845–5,553Taxi
- Take the taxi from Coimbatore (Region) to Varkalataxi 343.4 km
5h 16m₹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 52m₹10,991–20,074
Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Coimbatore (Region) to Varkala is to train which costs ₹800 - ₹2,600 and takes 8h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Coimbatore (Region) to Varkala is to drive which takes 5h 16m and costs ₹3,800 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Coimbatore (Region) to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Pollachi and arriving at Kollam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Coimbatore (Region) to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Pollachi Jn and arriving at Varkala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
The distance between Coimbatore (Region) and Varkala is 409 km. The road distance is 343.4 km.
The best way to get from Coimbatore (Region) to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 8h 29m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from Coimbatore (Region) to Varkala, including transfers.
Coimbatore (Region) to Varkala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Pollachi station.
Coimbatore (Region) to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pollachi Jn station.
The best way to get from Coimbatore (Region) to Varkala is to train which takes 8h 29m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,200 and takes 9h 29m.
What companies run services between Coimbatore (Region), India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Pollachi Jn to Varkala once daily. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 8h 6m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Pollachi to Kollam once daily. Tickets cost ₹410–650 and the journey takes 8h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- 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
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pollachi Jn to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
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 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Pollachi to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–650
- Website
- KSRTC
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,000
Coimbatore Taxi
- Phone
- +91 737 381 2345
- Website
- coimbatoretaxi.com
Priyam Tour and Travels
- Phone
- +91 948 609 4973
- Website
- coimbatoretaxitours.com
Rudra Cabs
- Phone
- +91 894 070 9000
- Website
- ruthracabs.in
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Booking & Getting There
Coimbatore (Region) to Varkala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kollam station.
Coimbatore (Region) to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coimbatore (Region) to Varkala is 343 km. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Coimbatore (Region) to Varkala.
There are 682+ hotels available in Varkala.