There are 6 ways to get from Gandhipuram 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 Tiruppur to Varkalatrain 12695 / ...
8h 40m₹873–2,724Bus
- Take the bus from Avinashi to Korattybus
- Take the bus from Koratty to Kollam Chinnakadabus
9h 41m₹1,716–5,521Drive 376.4 km
- Drive from Gandhipuram to Varkalacar 376.4 km
5h 41m₹3,659–5,285Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gandhipuram to Varkalataxi 376.4 km
5h 41m₹8,000–9,500Fly, train
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane CJB - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
6h 45m₹10,930–20,002Bus, train
- Take the bus from FlixBus Avinashi Bypass to FlixBus Thiruvalla - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN4450
- Take the train from Chengannur to Varkalatrain 16344 / ...
10h 47m₹1,027–3,153
Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gandhipuram to Varkala is to train which costs ₹850 - ₹2,800 and takes 8h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Gandhipuram to Varkala is to drive which takes 5h 41m and costs ₹3,600 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Gandhipuram to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Avinashi and arriving at Kollam Chinnakada via Koratty. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Gandhipuram to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Tiruppur and arriving at Varkala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
The distance between Gandhipuram and Varkala is 452 km. The road distance is 376.4 km.
The best way to get from Gandhipuram to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 8h 40m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Gandhipuram to Varkala, including transfers.
Gandhipuram to Varkala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Avinashi station.
Gandhipuram to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tiruppur station.
The best way to get from Gandhipuram to Varkala is to train which takes 8h 40m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,700 - ₹5,500 and takes 9h 41m.
What companies run services between Gandhipuram, Tamil Nādu, 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 Gandhipuram to Varkala via Avinashi, Koratty, Kollam Chinnakada, and Kollam Jn in around 9h 41m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- 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
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–17,000
- 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 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
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Avinashi to Koratty
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Koratty to Kollam Chinnakada
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Avinashi Bypass to FlixBus Thiruvalla - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹490–1,500
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–9,500
Red Taxi
- Phone
- +91 42 14 56 78 90
- Website
- redtaxi.co.in
Tirupur Taxi
- Phone
- +91 73 73 81 23 45
- Website
- tirupurtaxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Gandhipuram to Varkala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Koratty station.
Gandhipuram to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gandhipuram to Varkala is 376 km. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Gandhipuram to Varkala.
There are 671+ hotels available in Varkala.