There are 7 ways to get from Koyambedu to Varkala by subway, plane, train, bus, or car
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Subway, fly to Trivandrum, train
best- Take the subway from Cmbt to Airportsubway
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
5h 24m₹6,171–14,108Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Varkalatrain 20635 / ...
15h 34m₹438–3,240Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Varkala(kerala), Kerala
16h 47mDrive 707.1 km
- Drive from Koyambedu to Varkalacar 707.1 km
10h 37m₹8,000–11,556Fly 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 11m₹8,110–19,638Fly 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
9h₹5,760–10,498Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Varkala(kerala), Kerala
17h 16m₹1,710–2,444
Koyambedu to Varkala by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Koyambedu to Varkala is to train which costs ₹430 - ₹3,300 and takes 15h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Koyambedu to Varkala is to subway and fly and train which takes 5h 24m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹15,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Koyambedu to Varkala. However, there are services departing from M.G.R. Koyambedu and arriving at Varkala(kerala), Kerala via Chennai, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Koyambedu to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Cmbt and arriving at Varkala via Chennai Egmore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 34m.
The distance between Koyambedu and Varkala is 673 km. The road distance is 707.1 km.
The best way to get from Koyambedu to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 15h 34m and costs ₹430 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Koyambedu to Varkala, including transfers.
Koyambedu to Varkala bus services, operated by Thirumalaivasan Transports, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Koyambedu to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Koyambedu to Varkala is to train which takes 15h 34m and costs ₹430 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus via Madurai, which costs and takes 16h 47m.
What companies run services between Koyambedu, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Varkala twice daily. Tickets cost ₹410–3,200 and the journey takes 14h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from M.G.R. Koyambedu to Varkala(kerala), Kerala via Hotel Everest, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 16h 47m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–12,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
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
- ₹5,500–9,000
- Phone
- 044 2437 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
Subway from Cmbt to Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹29–40
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
- Schedules at
- Chennai Metro Rail Timetable
- Standard Fare
- ₹29–40
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Koyambedu to Varkala bus services, operated by Thirumalaivasan Transports, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Koyambedu to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Koyambedu to Varkala is 707 km. It takes approximately 10h 37m to drive from Koyambedu to Varkala.
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