There are 8 ways to get from Koyambedu to Varkala by plane, train, bus, or car
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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
5h 44m₹5,671–10,608Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Varkalatrain 16127 / ...
16h 39m₹438–3,239Bus 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₹7,950–11,483Fly 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 56m₹8,110–18,638Fly 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
8h 46m₹5,260–9,498Fly 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
10h 30m₹5,670–9,928Bus
- 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 16h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Koyambedu to Varkala is to fly and train which takes 5h 44m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹11,000.
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 16h 39m.
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 16h 39m and costs ₹430 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 5h 44m 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 16h 39m 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 15h 21m. 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 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
- ₹7,000–16,000
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
- ₹5,500–8,000
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
- ₹5,500–8,000
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
- ₹5,000–14,000
- 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 Chennai Egmore to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–3,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹410–490
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,500–3,200
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
- +91-9384047581
- [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
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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.
There are 634+ hotels available in Varkala.









