What is the cheapest way to get from Kotagiri to Varkala?

The cheapest way to get from Kotagiri to Varkala is to bus and train which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,600 and takes 16h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kotagiri to Varkala?

The fastest way to get from Kotagiri to Varkala is to drive which takes 6h 16m and costs ₹4,500 - ₹7,000.

Is there a direct bus between Kotagiri and Varkala?

No, there is no direct bus from Kotagiri to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Varkala(kerala), Kerala via Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Kotagiri and Varkala?

No, there is no direct train from Kotagiri to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Metupalaiyam and arriving at Varkala via Coimbatore Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

How far is it from Kotagiri to Varkala?

The distance between Kotagiri and Varkala is 449 km. The road distance is 407.2 km.

How do I travel from Kotagiri to Varkala without a car?

The best way to get from Kotagiri to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 9h 50m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,900.

How long does it take to get from Kotagiri to Varkala?

It takes approximately 9h 50m to get from Kotagiri to Varkala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kotagiri to Varkala bus from?

Kotagiri to Varkala bus services, operated by Punchiry Tours and Holidays, depart from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu station.

Where do I catch the Kotagiri to Varkala train from?

Kotagiri to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Coimbatore Jn station.

Train or bus from Kotagiri to Varkala?

The best way to get from Kotagiri to Varkala is to train which takes 9h 50m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹2,100 - ₹4,600 and takes 11h 59m.

Where does the Kotagiri to Varkala bus arrive?

Kotagiri to Varkala bus services, operated by Punchiry Tours and Holidays, arrive at Varkala(kerala), Kerala station.

Where does the Kotagiri to Varkala train arrive?

Kotagiri to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.

Can I drive from Kotagiri to Varkala?

Yes, the driving distance between Kotagiri to Varkala is 407 km. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Kotagiri to Varkala.

Where can I stay near Varkala?

There are 635+ hotels available in Varkala.

Kotagiri to Varkala - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Kotagiri to Varkala by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Varkalatrain 12623 / ...
9h 50m
₹1,194–3,835
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coonoor to Trivandrumbus 783Ns
2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain 06424 / ...
16h 12m
₹1,126–2,583
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - Varkala(kerala), Kerala
11h 59m
₹2,116–4,565
Drive 407.2 km
1. Drive from Kotagiri to Varkalacar 407.2 km
6h 16m
₹4,580–6,615
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kotagiri to Varkalataxi 407.2 km
6h 16m
₹10,000–12,000
Taxi, fly, train
1. Take the taxi from Kotagiri to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)taxi
2. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane CJB - TRV
3. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
7h 34m
₹10,909–17,160
Train via Coimbatore
1. Take the train from Podanur Jn to Varkalatrain 16331
9h 57m
₹1,294–4,685

Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights

36Weekly Planes

5h 40mAverage Duration

₹9,264Cheapest Price

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Distance: 449.4 km
Duration: 9h 50m

What companies run services between Kotagiri, Tamil Nādu, India and Varkala, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Coimbatore Jn to Varkala every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 7h 35m. Alternatively, 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.

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