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How to get fromPotheri to Varkalaby plane, train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Potheri to Varkala by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly to Trivandrum, train

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane MAA - TRV
    2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain train
    5h 51m
    ₹6,256–14,955

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chengalpattu to Varkalatrain train 20635 / ...
    14h 49m
    ₹502–3,867

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - SRM University to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Stationbus bus FlixBus IN5530
    15h 30m
    ₹1,000–3,700

  4. Drive  670 km

    1. Drive from Potheri to Varkalacar car 670 km
    10h 6m
    ₹7,460–10,776

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Potheri to Varkalataxi taxi 670 km
    10h 6m
    ₹11,000–14,000

  6. Fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MAA - COK
    2. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Varkalataxi taxi
    5h 58m
    ₹9,115–15,285

  7. Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane MAA - TCR
    2. Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Varkalatrain train
    9h 19m
    ₹8,195–18,485

  8. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane MAA - CJB
    2. Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Varkalatrain train
    10h 56m
    ₹5,695–15,205

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Srm University to Tenkasibus bus
    2. Take the train from Tenkasi Jn to Varkalatrain train 06109
    15h 45m
    ₹994–4,800

Potheri to Varkala by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration14h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket₹502Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 682.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Potheri, India and Varkala, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Chengalpattu to Varkala twice daily. Tickets cost ₹390–3,000 and the journey takes 13h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Chennai - SRM University to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station once daily. Tickets cost ₹1,000–3,700 and the journey takes 15h 30m.

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