There are 6 ways to get from Maruthamalai to Varkala by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Varkalatrain 12695 / ...
7h 27m₹803–2,565Bus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Kayamkulambus
8h 51m₹1,446–3,859Drive 360.8 km
- Drive from Maruthamalai to Varkalacar 360.8 km
5h 38m₹3,500–5,055Taxi
- Take the taxi from Maruthamalai to Varkalataxi 360.8 km
5h 38m₹8,000–9,500Fly, train
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane CJB - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
6h 51m₹10,935–20,009Bus, train
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Chengannurbus
- Take the train from Chengannur to Varkalatrain 16344 / ...
11h 27m₹997–2,153
Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maruthamalai to Varkala is to bus and train which costs ₹950 - ₹2,200 and takes 11h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Maruthamalai to Varkala is to drive which takes 5h 38m and costs ₹3,500 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Maruthamalai to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Coimbatore and arriving at Kollam via Kayamkulam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Maruthamalai to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Coimbatore Jn and arriving at Varkala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
The distance between Maruthamalai and Varkala is 402 km. The road distance is 360.8 km.
The best way to get from Maruthamalai to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 7h 27m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Maruthamalai to Varkala, including transfers.
Maruthamalai to Varkala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Coimbatore station.
Maruthamalai to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Coimbatore Jn station.
The best way to get from Maruthamalai to Varkala is to train which takes 7h 27m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,400 - ₹3,900 and takes 8h 51m.
What companies run services between Maruthamalai, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Coimbatore Jn to Varkala 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 6h 58m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Coimbatore to Kayamkulam twice daily. Tickets cost ₹750–2,200 and the journey takes 5h 25m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trivandrum via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–17,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Coimbatore Jn to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
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 Chengannur to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Coimbatore to Kayamkulam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Coimbatore to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹340–430
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–9,500
Coimbatore Taxi
- Phone
- +91 737 381 2345
- Website
- coimbatoretaxi.com
Priyam Tour and Travels
- Phone
- +91 948 609 4973
- Website
- coimbatoretaxitours.com
Rudra Cabs
- Phone
- +91 894 070 9000
- Website
- ruthracabs.in
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Booking & Getting There
Maruthamalai to Varkala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Kayamkulam station.
Maruthamalai to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maruthamalai to Varkala is 361 km. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Maruthamalai to Varkala.
There are 685+ hotels available in Varkala.