There are 9 ways to get from Ponmudi to Varkala by bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus, train via Aluva
best- Take the bus from FlixBus Perundurai - Vijayamangalam Toll Plaza to FlixBus Kochi - Aluvabus FlixBus IN4410 / ...
- Take the train from Aluva to Varkalatrain 16603 / ...
9h 27m₹764–2,730Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tiruppur to Varkalatrain 12695 / ...
10h 2m₹741–3,389Bus, train
- Take the bus from Avinashi to Thissurbus
- Take the train from Thrisur to Varkalatrain 12075 / ...
9h 28m₹1,229–5,494Drive 411.9 km
- Drive from Ponmudi to Varkalacar 411.9 km
6h 4m₹4,621–6,675Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ponmudi to Varkalataxi 411.9 km
6h 4m₹8,500–11,000Bus to Coimbatore International Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from FlixBus Perundurai - Vijayamangalam Toll Plaza to FlixBus Coimbatore - Chitra Circlebus
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane CJB - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
9h 38m₹11,515–20,600Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Perundurai - Vijayamangalam Toll Plaza to FlixBus Chalakudi - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN4450 / ...
- Take the bus from Chalakudy to Kollambus
10h 42m₹884–2,680Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from FlixBus Perundurai - Vijayamangalam Toll Plaza to FlixBus Thiruvalla - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN4450
- Take the train from Chengannur to Varkalatrain 16344 / ...
11h 2m₹835–3,015Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Ponmudi to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane COK - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
6h 51m₹10,497–24,809
Ponmudi to Varkala by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ponmudi to Varkala is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹3,400 and takes 10h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Ponmudi to Varkala is to drive which takes 6h 4m and costs ₹4,600 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ponmudi to Varkala. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Perundurai - Vijayamangalam Toll Plaza and arriving at Kollam via Chalakudy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Ponmudi to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Ingur and arriving at Varkala via Tiruppur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.
The distance between Ponmudi and Varkala is 419 km. The road distance is 411.9 km.
The best way to get from Ponmudi to Varkala without a car is to bus and train via Aluva which takes 9h 27m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 9h 27m to get from Ponmudi to Varkala, including transfers.
Ponmudi to Varkala bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Perundurai - Vijayamangalam Toll Plaza station.
Ponmudi to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tiruppur station.
The best way to get from Ponmudi to Varkala is to train which takes 10h 2m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹850 - ₹2,700 and takes 10h 42m.
What companies run services between Ponmudi, Tamil Nādu, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tiruppur to Varkala twice daily. Tickets cost ₹260–2,000 and the journey takes 8h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ponmudi to Varkala via FlixBus Perundurai - Vijayamangalam Toll Plaza, FlixBus Chalakudi - Bus Stand, Chalakudy, Kollam, and Kollam Jn in around 10h 42m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–18,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–18,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trivandrum via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–18,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–17,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trivandrum via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹16,000–22,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Aluva to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Thrisur to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
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 Tiruppur to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
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
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
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Perundurai - Vijayamangalam Toll Plaza to FlixBus Kochi - Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹400–1,100
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Perundurai - Vijayamangalam Toll Plaza to FlixBus Coimbatore - Chitra Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–300
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Perundurai - Vijayamangalam Toll Plaza to FlixBus Chalakudi - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹360–1,000
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Perundurai - Vijayamangalam Toll Plaza to FlixBus Thiruvalla - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,600
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Avinashi to Thissur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Chalakudy to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–550
- Website
- KSRTC
- AC Sleeper
- ₹410–550
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–11,000
Red Taxi
- Phone
- +91 42 44 56 78 90
- Website
- redtaxi.co.in
Saravana Track
- Phone
- +91 42 42 27 22 99
- Website
- saravanatrack.com
Shree Krishna Call Taxi
Tirupur Taxi
- Phone
- +91 73 73 81 23 45
- Website
- tirupurtaxi.com
Red Taxi
- Phone
- +91 42 44 56 78 90
- Website
- redtaxi.co.in
Saravana Track
- Phone
- +91 42 42 27 22 99
- Website
- saravanatrack.com
Shree Krishna Call Taxi
Tirupur Taxi
- Phone
- +91 73 73 81 23 45
- Website
- tirupurtaxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Ponmudi to Varkala bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chalakudi - Bus Stand station.
Ponmudi to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ponmudi to Varkala is 412 km. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Ponmudi to Varkala.
There are 672+ hotels available in Varkala.














