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There are 11 ways to get from Gokarna to Varkala by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ankola to Kollam Jntrain train 12201 / ...
    16h 20m
    ₹1,193–4,807

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gokarna Cross to Kumtabus bus
    2. Take the train from Kumta to Kollam Jntrain train 16335 / ...
    24h 30m
    ₹1,091–5,016

  3. Bus, train via Udupi

    1. Take the bus from Gokarna Cross to Udipibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Udupi to Karunagapallybus bus
    3. Take the train from Karunagapalli to Varkalatrain train
    19h 21m
    ₹1,215–3,888

  4. Drive  792.5 km

    1. Drive from Gokarna to Varkalacar car 792.5 km
    11h 56m
    ₹8,883–12,830

  5. Bus to Dabolim Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Gokarna to Margaobus bus
    2. Fly from Dabolim Airport (GOI) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane GOI - COK
    3. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Varkalataxi taxi
    10h 3m
    ₹10,102–18,152

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gokarna to Bengalurubus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Varkalabus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper / ...
    24h 5m

  7. Bus to Dabolim Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train

    1. Take the bus from Gokarna to Margaobus bus
    2. Fly from Dabolim Airport (GOI) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane GOI - TRV
    3. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain train
    13h 1m
    ₹8,243–21,322

  8. Bus to Hubli Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train

    1. Take the bus from Gokarna to Hubballibus bus
    2. Fly from Hubli Airport (HBX) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane HBX - TRV
    3. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain train
    10h 52m

  9. Bus to Bajpe Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train

    1. Take the bus from Gokarna to Mangalurubus bus
    2. Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane IXE - TRV
    3. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain train
    9h 48m

  10. Bus to Goa Mopa, fly to Trivandrum, train

    1. Take the bus from Gokarna to Mapsabus bus
    2. Fly from Goa Mopa (GOX) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane GOX - TRV
    3. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain train
    13h 57m
    ₹11,012–21,375

  11. Train to Kannur International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train

    1. Take the train from Gokarna Road to Kannurtrain train
    2. Fly from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane CNN - TRV
    3. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain train
    11h 57m
    ₹4,546–25,413

Gokarna to Varkala by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,215Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 839 km
  • Duration: 16h 20m

What companies run services between Gokarna, Karnātaka, India and Varkala, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Ankola to Kollam Jn 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹400–3,100 and the journey takes 14h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gokarna to Varkala via Bengaluru in around 24h 5m.

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