There are 7 ways to get from Coimbatore to Varkala by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train via Aluva
best- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Aluvabus
- Take the train from Aluva to Varkalatrain 12075 / ...
6h₹772–3,406Train
cheapest- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Varkalatrain 12623 / ...
7h 35m₹240–1,900Bus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - Varkala(kerala), Kerala
9h 15m₹1,300–3,600Drive 341.3 km
- Drive from Coimbatore to Varkalacar 341.3 km
5h 10m₹3,829–5,530Taxi
- Take the taxi from Coimbatore to Varkalataxi 341.3 km
5h 10m₹7,500–9,000Train via Podanur Jn
- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Varkalatrain 16331
7h 46m₹348–2,738Bus, train
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Chengannurbus
- Take the train from Chengannur to Varkalatrain 12623 / ...
11h 2m₹474–1,525
Coimbatore to Varkala by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Coimbatore to Varkala is to bus and train which costs ₹470 - ₹1,600 and takes 11h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Coimbatore to Varkala is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs ₹3,800 - ₹6,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Varkala(kerala), Kerala. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 15m.
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 349 km. The road distance is 341.3 km.
The best way to get from Coimbatore to Varkala without a car is to bus and train via Aluva which takes 6h and costs ₹750 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Coimbatore to Varkala, including transfers.
Coimbatore to Varkala bus services, operated by Punchiry Tours and Holidays, depart from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu station.
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 9h 15m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹240 - ₹1,900 and takes 7h 35m.
What companies run services between Coimbatore, India and Varkala, India?
Punchiry Tours and Holidays operates a bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Kerala 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹1,300–3,600 and the journey takes 9h 15m. 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.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Aluva to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
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 Podanur Jn to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Chengannur to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Coimbatore to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–3,600
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Coimbatore to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹340–430
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Coimbatore to Varkala bus services, operated by Punchiry Tours and Holidays, arrive at Varkala(kerala), Kerala station.
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 10m to drive from Coimbatore to Varkala.
There are 640+ hotels available in Varkala.