There are 8 ways to get from Kovalam Point to Varkala by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly to Trivandrum, train
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
4h 49m₹6,600–11,703Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tambaram to Varkalatrain 16127 / ...
15h 23m₹1,222–4,071Bus
- Take the bus from Kovalam Bus Stand to War Memorialbus 109
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Varkala(kerala), Kerala
19h 37m₹1,717–2,527Drive 689.4 km
- Drive from Kovalam Point to Varkalacar 689.4 km
10h 28m₹7,733–11,170Fly 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
9h 1m₹9,039–19,733Fly 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
7h 51m₹6,189–10,593Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Varkalatrain
9h 35m₹6,599–11,023Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - SRP Tools to FlixBus Madurai - Simmakalbus FlixBus IN5126
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Varkala(kerala), Kerala
19h 50m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kovalam Point to Varkala is to bus which costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,600 and takes 19h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Kovalam Point to Varkala is to fly and train which takes 4h 49m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹12,000.
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 Pallavan Salai and Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 37m.
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 15h 23m.
The distance between Kovalam Point and Varkala is 693 km. The road distance is 689.4 km.
The best way to get from Kovalam Point to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 15h 23m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹4,100.
It takes approximately 4h 49m 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 15h 23m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹4,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,600 and takes 19h 37m.
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 14h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kovalam Bus Stand to Varkala(kerala), Kerala via War Memorial, Pallavan Salai, Government General Hospital, and Chennai, Tamil Nadu in around 19h 37m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
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
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- 14h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹400–3,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- 5h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 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 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
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mtcbus.tn.gov.in
Bus from Kovalam Bus Stand to War Memorial
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹15–110
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹15–21
- Express Service
- ₹23–35
- Deluxe Service
- ₹30–45
- A/C Service
- ₹45–110
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
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
- omio.com
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - SRP Tools to FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,200
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
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More Questions & Answers
Kovalam Point to Varkala bus services, operated by MTC, arrive at War Memorial 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 648+ hotels available in Varkala.












