There are 8 ways to get from Varkala to Kovalam Point by taxi, plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly
best- Take the taxi from Varkala to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
6h 43m₹9,563–16,280Train
cheapest- Take the train from Varkala to Tambaramtrain 20636 / ...
13h 59m₹1,106–3,953Train, bus
- Take the train from Varkala to Kayankulamtrain
- Take the bus from Kayamkulam to Alapuzzhabus
- Take the bus from Alappuzha to Kovalam Tollbus
18h 34m₹1,285–4,427Drive 681.1 km
- Drive from Varkala to Kovalam Pointcar 681.1 km
10h 39m₹7,642–11,038Train to Trivandrum, fly, bus
- Take the train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
- Take the bus from Olympia IT Park to Kovalam Tollbus
6h 54m₹7,886–18,370Taxi to Madurai, fly
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
7h 38m₹9,830–15,095Train to Tuticorin Airport, fly
- Take the train from Varkala to Maniyachchi Jntrain
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
11h 1m₹9,049–19,446Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Chennai - Vandalurbus FlixBus IN5530
18h 57m₹1,123–3,849
Varkala to Kovalam Point by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Kovalam Point is to train which costs ₹1,100 - ₹4,000 and takes 13h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Kovalam Point is to taxi and fly which takes 6h 43m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Varkala station to Kovalam Point. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station and arriving at Kovalam Koot Road via Vandalur Gate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Varkala to Kovalam Point. However, there are services departing from Varkala and arriving at Tambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 59m.
The distance between Varkala and Kovalam Point is 751 km. The road distance is 681.1 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Kovalam Point without a car is to train which takes 13h 59m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹4,000.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Varkala to Kovalam Point, including transfers.
Varkala to Kovalam Point bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station.
Varkala to Kovalam Point train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varkala station.
The best way to get from Varkala to Kovalam Point is to train which takes 13h 59m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹4,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,900 and takes 18h 57m.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Kovalam Point, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Varkala to Tambaram once daily. Tickets cost ₹400–3,100 and the journey takes 13h 29m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Chennai - Vandalur 5 times a week. Tickets cost ₹1,100–3,800 and the journey takes 16h 35m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varkala to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹400–3,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹400–480
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,400–3,100
Train from Varkala to Kayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
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 Maniyachchi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kayamkulam to Alapuzzha
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹55–130
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Alappuzha to Kovalam Toll
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–3,300
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,100–3,300
Bus from Olympia IT Park to Kovalam Toll
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,900
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Chennai - Vandalur
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–3,800
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–5,500
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
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
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Booking & Getting There
Varkala to Kovalam Point bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Vandalur station.
Varkala to Kovalam Point train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Kovalam Point is 681 km. It takes approximately 10h 39m to drive from Varkala to Kovalam Point.
There are 1182+ hotels available in Kovalam Point.