There are 6 ways to get from Varkala to Coimbatore (Region) by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Varkala to Podanur Jntrain 06548
8h 53m₹846–2,659Bus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Pollachibus
9h 40m₹1,005–2,185Drive 343.1 km
- Drive from Varkala to Coimbatore (Region)car 343.1 km
5h 14m₹3,357–4,849Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Coimbatore (Region)taxi 343.1 km
5h 14m₹7,500–9,000Train, fly to Coimbatore International Airport
- Take the train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane TRV - CJB
6h 58m₹12,222–22,435Train, fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TRV - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Coimbatore (Region)taxi
6h 19m₹11,422–23,735
Trivandrum (TRV) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Coimbatore (Region) is to bus which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,200 and takes 9h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Coimbatore (Region) is to drive which takes 5h 14m and costs ₹3,300 - ₹4,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Varkala to Coimbatore (Region). However, there are services departing from Kollam and arriving at Pollachi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Varkala to Coimbatore (Region). However, there are services departing from Varkala and arriving at Podanur Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.
The distance between Varkala and Coimbatore (Region) is 402 km. The road distance is 343.1 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Coimbatore (Region) without a car is to train which takes 8h 53m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 8h 53m to get from Varkala to Coimbatore (Region), including transfers.
Varkala to Coimbatore (Region) bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kollam station.
Varkala to Coimbatore (Region) train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varkala station.
The best way to get from Varkala to Coimbatore (Region) is to train which takes 8h 53m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,200 and takes 9h 40m.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Coimbatore (Region), India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Varkala to Podanur Jn once a week. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 8h 26m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Kollam to Pollachi once daily. Tickets cost ₹390–650 and the journey takes 7h 55m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Coimbatore International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Coimbatore International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Coimbatore International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varkala to Podanur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 26m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
Train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 41 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 Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 41 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 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kollam to Pollachi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–650
- Website
- KSRTC
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–9,000
Kollam Cab
- Phone
- +91 98 95 21 82 40
Kollam Online Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 99 46 26 85 56
- Website
- kollamonlinetaxi.business.site
Smile Taxi Service
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Varkala to Coimbatore (Region) bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Pollachi station.
Varkala to Coimbatore (Region) train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Podanur Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Coimbatore (Region) is 343 km. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Varkala to Coimbatore (Region).
There are 50+ hotels available in Coimbatore (Region).