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There are 6 ways to get from Dubai to Varkala by plane, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Dubai International Airport to Trivandrum, train

    best
    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane DXB - TRV
    2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain train
    9h 49m
    ₹17,282–37,259

  2. Fly Dubai International Airport to Cochin International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane DXB - COK
    2. Take the train from Aluva to Varkalatrain train
    12h 30m
    ₹15,371–33,649

  3. Fly Sharjah International Airport to Trivandrum, train

    1. Fly from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane SHJ - TRV
    2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain train
    11h 10m
    ₹20,754–36,881

  4. Shuttle to Abu Dhabi, fly to Trivandrum, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Dubai - Ibn Battuta Mall to Abu Dhabi Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane AUH - TRV
    3. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain train
    11h 54m
    ₹17,198–26,262

  5. Fly Sharjah International Airport to Cochin International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane SHJ - COK
    2. Take the train from Aluva to Varkalatrain train
    13h 56m
    ₹19,843–45,271

  6. Fly Dubai International Airport to Calicut International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane plane DXB - CCJ
    2. Take the train from Parpanangadi to Shoranur Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Shoranur Jn to Kollam Jntrain train
    13h 59m
    ₹19,111–35,389

Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration6h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket₹12,794Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 3,008.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 49m

What companies run services between Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Varkala, India?

There is no direct connection from Dubai to Varkala. However, you can take the subway to Airport Terminal 3 Metro Station 1, walk to Dubai International Airport (DXB) airport, fly to Trivandrum (TRV), walk to FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypass, take the bus to FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor, walk to Thiruvananthapuram Central, then take the train to Varkala. Alternatively, you can take the subway to City Centre Deira Metro Station 1, walk to Deira City Center Bus Station 2, take the bus to Sharjah, Al Jubail Bus Station 2, walk to Al Jubail Bus Terminal, take the line 116 bus to Sharjah Airport Bus Terminal, walk to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) airport, fly to Trivandrum (TRV), walk to FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypass, take the bus to FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor, walk to Thiruvananthapuram Central, then take the train to Varkala.

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