There are 5 ways to get from Bengaluru to Varkala Beach by bus, plane, taxi, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi
best- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane BLR - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Varkala Beachtaxi
6h 29m₹7,872–16,187Train
cheapest- Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Varkalatrain 16331 / ...
16h 51m₹442–3,170Bus
- Take the bus from Bengaluru to Varkalabus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper / ...
14h 3m₹1,300–4,400Drive 630.6 km
- Drive from Bengaluru to Varkala Beachcar 630.6 km
9h 29m₹6,117–8,835Bus, fly to Trivandrum, train
- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane BLR - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
7h 47m₹5,229–11,477
Bengaluru to Varkala Beach by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bengaluru to Varkala Beach is to train which costs ₹440 - ₹3,200 and takes 16h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Bengaluru to Varkala Beach is to bus and fly and taxi which takes 6h 29m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹17,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bengaluru and arriving at Varkala. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Bengaluru to Varkala Beach. However, there are services departing from Vidhana Souda and arriving at Varkala via Krishnarajapurm. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 51m.
The distance between Bengaluru and Varkala Beach is 603 km. The road distance is 630.6 km.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Varkala Beach without a car is to bus which takes 14h 3m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,400.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Bengaluru to Varkala Beach, including transfers.
Bengaluru to Varkala Beach bus services, operated by Punchiry Tours and Holidays, depart from Bengaluru station.
Bengaluru to Varkala Beach train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Krishnarajapurm station.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Varkala Beach is to bus which takes 14h 3m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹440 - ₹3,200 and takes 16h 51m.
What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Varkala Beach, India?
Punchiry Tours and Holidays operates a bus from Bengaluru to Varkala hourly. Tickets cost ₹1,300–4,400 and the journey takes 13h 45m. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Krishnarajapurm to Varkala once a week. Tickets cost ₹390–3,000 and the journey takes 14h 12m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–7,500
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–10,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–10,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trivandrum via Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–10,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–11,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–16,000
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–12,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Krishnarajapurm to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 12m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹390–3,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹390–460
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 33 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
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–290
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–290
Bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–290
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–290
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
Bus from Bengaluru to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–4,400
- Schedules at
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
- Website
- KBS Luxury Bus
Bus from Bengaluru to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- KBS Luxury Bus
- Website
- Sekar Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sekar Travels
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,700–2,400
- Schedules at
- VKV Travels
- Phone
- 91- 7872898989
- [email protected]
- Website
- ACLS Navigator
Bus from Bengaluru to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- ACLS Navigator
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–4,900
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
Bengaluru to Varkala Beach bus services, operated by Punchiry Tours and Holidays, arrive at Varkala station.
Bengaluru to Varkala Beach train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bengaluru to Varkala Beach is 631 km. It takes approximately 9h 29m to drive from Bengaluru to Varkala Beach.
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