There are 9 ways to get from Potheri to Varkala by plane, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly to Trivandrum, train
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
6h 2m₹5,756–11,455Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Varkalatrain 16127 / ...
15h 43m₹502–3,867Bus
- Take the bus from SRM University to Kottarakarabus
- Take the bus from Kottakarra to Kesavadasapurambus
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus
11h 45mDrive 670.1 km
- Drive from Potheri to Varkalacar 670.1 km
10h 6m₹7,536–10,886Taxi
- Take the taxi from Potheri to Varkalataxi 670.1 km
10h 6m₹11,000–14,000Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Varkalatrain
10h 14m₹8,195–19,485Fly to Cochin International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Varkalatrain
9h 3m₹5,345–10,345Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Varkalatrain
10h 47m₹5,755–10,775Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - SRM University to FlixBus Madurai - Simmakalbus FlixBus IN5129 / ...
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Varkala(kerala), Kerala
16h
Potheri to Varkala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Potheri to Varkala is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹3,900 and takes 15h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Potheri to Varkala is to fly and train which takes 6h 2m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Potheri to Varkala. However, there are services departing from SRM University and arriving at Varkala(kerala), Kerala via Kottakarra and Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Potheri to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Potheri Halt and arriving at Varkala via Chengalpattu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 43m.
The distance between Potheri and Varkala is 683 km. The road distance is 670.1 km.
The best way to get from Potheri to Varkala without a car is to bus which takes 11h 45m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Potheri to Varkala, including transfers.
Potheri to Varkala bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from SRM University station.
Potheri to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chengalpattu station.
The best way to get from Potheri to Varkala is to bus which takes 11h 45m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹500 - ₹3,900 and takes 15h 43m.
What companies run services between Potheri, India and Varkala, India?
You can take a bus from SRM University to Varkala(kerala), Kerala via Kottakarra, Kesavadasapuram, and Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala in around 11h 45m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chengalpattu to Varkala twice daily. Tickets cost ₹390–3,000 and the journey takes 14h 21m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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 Chengalpattu to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–3,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹390–470
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
Train from Maniyachchi Jn to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Aluva to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
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
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from SRM University to Kottarakara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹900–2,700
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- AC Sleeper`
- ₹1,100–2,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kottakarra to Kesavadasapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹75–160
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - SRM University to FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,000
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
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More Questions & Answers
Potheri to Varkala bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Kottarakara station.
Potheri to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Potheri to Varkala is 670 km. It takes approximately 10h 6m to drive from Potheri to Varkala.
There are 650+ hotels available in Varkala.