There are 7 ways to get from Kovalam Point to Varkala by bus, plane, train, or car
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Line 109 bus, fly to Trivandrum, train
best- Take the bus from Kovalam Bus Stand to Jayanthi Theatrebus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
7h 26m₹6,354–12,846Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tambaram to Varkalatrain 20635 / ...
14h 21m₹1,221–4,071Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Kovalam Bus Stand to Kannagi Statuebus 109
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus
18h 40mDrive 689.3 km
- Drive from Kovalam Point to Varkalacar 689.3 km
10h 28m₹7,686–11,102Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Varkalatrain
11h 14m₹8,293–19,376Fly to Cochin International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Varkalatrain
11h 2m₹5,443–11,736Bus
- Take the bus from Kovalam Bus Stand to Kannagi Statuebus 109
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Varkala(kerala), Kerala
19h 13m₹1,815–3,349
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kovalam Point to Varkala is to train which costs ₹1,200 - ₹4,100 and takes 14h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Kovalam Point to Varkala is to line 109 bus and fly and train which takes 7h 26m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kovalam Point to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Kovalam Bus Stand and arriving at Varkala(kerala), Kerala via Chennai, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Kovalam Point to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Tambaram and arriving at Varkala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 21m.
The distance between Kovalam Point and Varkala is 706 km. The road distance is 689.3 km.
The best way to get from Kovalam Point to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 14h 21m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹4,100.
It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Kovalam Point to Varkala, including transfers.
Kovalam Point to Varkala bus services, operated by MTC, depart from Kovalam Bus Stand station.
Kovalam Point to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Kovalam Point to Varkala is to train which takes 14h 21m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹4,100. Alternatively, you can bus via Madurai, which costs and takes 18h 40m.
What companies run services between Kovalam Point, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Varkala twice daily. Tickets cost ₹400–3,100 and the journey takes 13h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kovalam Bus Stand to Varkala(kerala), Kerala via Kannagi Statue, Thiruvallikeni, Chennai Park Town, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 18h 40m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–10,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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 Tambaram to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹400–3,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹400–480
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,400–3,100
Train from Maniyachchi Jn to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
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
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- MTC
Bus from Kovalam Bus Stand to Jayanthi Theatre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹12–80
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹12–18
- Express Service
- ₹18–26
- Deluxe Service
- ₹27–40
- A/C Service
- ₹40–80
Bus from Kovalam Bus Stand to Kannagi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹14–100
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹14–21
- Express Service
- ₹22–30
- Deluxe Service
- ₹30–45
- A/C Service
- ₹45–100
Bus from Kovalam Bus Stand to Kannagi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹14–100
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹14–21
- Express Service
- ₹22–30
- Deluxe Service
- ₹30–45
- A/C Service
- ₹45–100
- Phone
- +91 99625 31717
- [email protected]
- Website
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Website
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,700–2,400
- Schedules at
- VKV Travels
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More Questions & Answers
Kovalam Point to Varkala bus services, operated by MTC, arrive at Kannagi Statue station.
Kovalam Point to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kovalam Point to Varkala is 689 km. It takes approximately 10h 28m to drive from Kovalam Point to Varkala.
There are 664+ hotels available in Varkala.