There are 7 ways to get from Mettupalayam to Varkala by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Varkalatrain 12623 / ...
9h 20m₹360–2,821Bus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - Varkala(kerala), Kerala
11h 30m₹1,300–3,600Drive 377 km
- Drive from Mettupalayam to Varkalacar 377 km
5h 49m₹4,250–6,139Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mettupalayam to Varkalataxi 377 km
5h 49m₹9,000–12,000Fly, train
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane CJB - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
8h 8m₹9,640–16,443Train via Coimbatore
- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Varkalatrain 16331
9h 27m₹460–3,671Bus via Thiruvananthapuram
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Varkala(kerala), Kerala
14h 15m
Mettupalayam to Varkala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mettupalayam to Varkala is to train which costs ₹360 - ₹2,900 and takes 9h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Mettupalayam to Varkala is to drive which takes 5h 49m and costs ₹4,200 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Mettupalayam to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Varkala(kerala), Kerala via Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Mettupalayam to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Metupalaiyam and arriving at Varkala via Coimbatore Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
The distance between Mettupalayam and Varkala is 418 km. The road distance is 377 km.
The best way to get from Mettupalayam to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 9h 20m and costs ₹360 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 9h 20m to get from Mettupalayam to Varkala, including transfers.
Mettupalayam to Varkala bus services, operated by Punchiry Tours and Holidays, depart from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu station.
Mettupalayam to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Coimbatore Jn station.
The best way to get from Mettupalayam to Varkala is to train which takes 9h 20m and costs ₹360 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,600 and takes 11h 30m.
What companies run services between Mettupalayam, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Coimbatore Jn to Varkala every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 7h 35m. Alternatively, Punchiry Tours and Holidays operates a bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Kerala 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹1,300–3,600 and the journey takes 9h 15m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–14,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–14,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trivandrum via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–14,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trivandrum via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Coimbatore Jn to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- 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 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 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–3,600
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–12,000
Ooty Heritage
Ooty Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 97 87 11 10 67
- Website
- ootytaxiservice.com
The Black And White Holidays
- Phone
- +91 97 87 62 54 79
- Website
- blacknwhiteholidays.com
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More Questions & Answers
Mettupalayam to Varkala bus services, operated by Punchiry Tours and Holidays, arrive at Varkala(kerala), Kerala station.
Mettupalayam to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mettupalayam to Varkala is 377 km. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Mettupalayam to Varkala.
There are 640+ hotels available in Varkala.