There are 6 ways to get from Varkala to Poondi by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Varkala(kerala), Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Kudikadutrain
11h 48mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Varkala to Tiruchchirapalitrain 16128 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kudikadutrain 06490 / ...
13h 3m₹410–3,192Drive 426.1 km
- Drive from Varkala to Poondicar 426.1 km
7h 2m₹4,780–6,904Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Poonditaxi 426.1 km
7h 2m₹7,000–8,500Train, fly
- Take the train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane TRV - TRZ
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Kudikadutrain
10h 55m₹12,002–19,035Bus
- Take the bus from Varkala(kerala), Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Varkala(kerala), Kerala - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
12h 34m
Trivandrum (TRV) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Poondi is to train which costs ₹410 - ₹3,200 and takes 13h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Poondi is to drive which takes 7h 2m and costs ₹4,700 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Varkala to Poondi. However, there are services departing from Varkala(kerala), Kerala and arriving at Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Varkala to Poondi. However, there are services departing from Varkala and arriving at Kudikadu via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 3m.
The distance between Varkala and Poondi is 445 km. The road distance is 426.1 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Poondi without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 48m and costs .
It takes approximately 11h 48m to get from Varkala to Poondi, including transfers.
Varkala to Poondi bus services, operated by Sbm Traansport, depart from Varkala(kerala), Kerala station.
Varkala to Poondi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varkala station.
The best way to get from Varkala to Poondi is to train which takes 13h 3m and costs ₹410 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 34m.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Poondi, India?
You can take a train from Varkala to Kudikadu via Tiruchchirapali in around 13h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Varkala(kerala), Kerala to Kudikadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, and Thanjavur in around 12h 34m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–14,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–14,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–14,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–14,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–31,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–25,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Kudikadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Varkala to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Kudikadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- 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 Ponmlai Gld Rck to Kudikadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–8,500
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
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More Questions & Answers
Varkala to Poondi bus services, operated by Sbm Traansport, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Varkala to Poondi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Poondi is 426 km. It takes approximately 7h 2m to drive from Varkala to Poondi.
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