There are 4 ways to get from Ponkunnam to Varkala by taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Ponkunnam to Changanaseritaxi
- Take the train from Changanaseri to Varkalatrain 12623 / ...
2h 32m₹957–2,066Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Ponkunnam to Chengannurbus
- Take the train from Chengannur to Varkalatrain 12623 / ...
4h 51m₹209–1,252Drive 113.8 km
- Drive from Ponkunnam to Varkalacar 113.8 km
1h 48m₹1,280–1,849Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ponkunnam to Varkalataxi 113.8 km
1h 48m₹2,400–2,900
Ponkunnam to Varkala by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ponkunnam to Varkala is to bus and train which costs ₹200 - ₹1,300 and takes 4h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Ponkunnam to Varkala is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹1,900.
The distance between Ponkunnam and Varkala is 134 km. The road distance is 113.8 km.
The best way to get from Ponkunnam to Varkala without a car is to taxi and train which takes 2h 32m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Ponkunnam to Varkala, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Ponkunnam to Varkala is 114 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Ponkunnam to Varkala.
There are 650+ hotels available in Varkala.
What companies run services between Ponkunnam, India and Varkala, India?
There is no direct connection from Ponkunnam to Varkala. However, you can take the taxi to Changanaseri then take the train to Varkala. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ponkunnam to Varkala via Chengannur and Chengannur in around 4h 51m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Changanaseri to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Chengannur to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Ponkunnam to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹75–160
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,900
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