There are 5 ways to get from Varkala to Poovar by bus (Flixbus), train, car, or taxi
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Kovalambus FlixBus IN5530
1h 18m₹584–737Train
cheapest- Take the train from Varkala to Neyyattinkaratrain 16649 / ...
1h 26m₹488–1,413Drive 65.5 km
- Drive from Varkala to Poovarcar 65.5 km
1h 6m₹748–1,081Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Poovartaxi 65.5 km
1h 6m₹1,300–1,600Train via Dhanu Vacha Puram Ha
- Take the train from Varkala to Dhanu Vacha Puram Hatrain 16730
1h 57m₹490–1,429
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Poovar is to bus which costs ₹550 - ₹750 and takes 1h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Poovar is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs ₹750 - ₹1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Varkala station to Poovar. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station and arriving at FlixBus Kovalam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Varkala to Poovar. However, there are services departing from Varkala and arriving at Neyyattinkara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
The distance between Varkala and Poovar is 66 km. The road distance is 65.5 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Poovar without a car is to bus which takes 1h 18m and costs ₹550 - ₹750.
It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Varkala to Poovar, including transfers.
Varkala to Poovar bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station.
Varkala to Poovar train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varkala station.
The best way to get from Varkala to Poovar is to bus which takes 1h 18m and costs ₹550 - ₹750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹480 - ₹1,500 and takes 1h 26m.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Poovar, India?
FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Kovalam once daily. Tickets cost ₹170–250 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Varkala to Neyyattinkara 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹120–1,000 and the journey takes 1h 14m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varkala to Neyyattinkara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Varkala to Dhanu Vacha Puram Ha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Kovalam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–250
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–1,600
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 Poovar bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Kovalam station.
Varkala to Poovar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Neyyattinkara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Poovar is 66 km. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Varkala to Poovar.
There are 161+ hotels available in Poovar.