There are 7 ways to get from Ponmudi to Varkala by bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from FlixBus Perundurai - Vijayamangalam Toll Plaza to FlixBus Kochi - Aluvabus FlixBus IN4412 / ...
- Take the train from Aluva to Varkalatrain 16603 / ...
9h 32m₹764–2,730Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tiruppur to Varkalatrain 12695 / ...
10h 2m₹741–3,389Drive 411.9 km
- Drive from Ponmudi to Varkalacar 411.9 km
6h 4m₹4,702–6,791Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ponmudi to Varkalataxi 411.9 km
6h 4m₹8,500–11,000Bus, 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
8h 33m₹10,515–19,600Bus, train via Chengannūr
- Take the bus from FlixBus Perundurai - Vijayamangalam Toll Plaza to FlixBus Kochi - Angamalybus
- Take the bus from Angamaly to Chengannurbus
- Take the train from Chengannur to Varkalatrain
10h 10m₹844–2,660Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Perundurai - Vijayamangalam Toll Plaza to FlixBus Korattybus FlixBus IN4412 / ...
- Take the bus from Koratty to Kollam Chinnakadabus
10h 44m₹1,274–4,230
Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
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 ₹4,700 - ₹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 Chinnakada via Koratty. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.
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 which takes 9h 32m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 9h 32m 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 ₹1,200 - ₹4,300 and takes 10h 44m.
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 Koratty, Koratty, Kollam Chinnakada, and Kollam Jn in around 10h 44m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trivandrum via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trivandrum via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trivandrum via Goa, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
- 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 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 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
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Perundurai - Vijayamangalam Toll Plaza to FlixBus Kochi - Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–300
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Perundurai - Vijayamangalam Toll Plaza to FlixBus Kochi - Angamaly
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹380–1,100
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Perundurai - Vijayamangalam Toll Plaza to FlixBus Koratty
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹370–1,000
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–11,000
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
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Booking & Getting There
Ponmudi to Varkala bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Koratty 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 667+ hotels available in Varkala.









