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There are 10 ways to get from Gokarna to Varkala by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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

  2. Bus via Kozhikode

    1. Take the bus from Gokarna(Karnataka), Karnataka to Mangaluru, Karnatakabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mangaluru, Karnataka to Kozhikode, Keralabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kozhikode, Kerala to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus bus
    20h 33m

  3. Drive  792.6 km

    1. Drive from Gokarna to Varkalacar car 792.6 km
    11h 56m
    ₹8,967–12,952

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

    1. Take the bus from Gokarna(Karnataka), Karnataka to Mangaluru, Karnatakabus 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

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gokarna(Karnataka), Karnataka to Udupi, Karnatakabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Udupi to Trivandrum Centralbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus bus
    23h 8m

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

    1. Take the bus from Gokarna Cross 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 33m
    ₹9,732–18,811

  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
    12h 51m
    ₹8,743–20,322

  8. 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 7m
    ₹13,012–21,375

  9. Bus to Dabolim Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, train

    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 train from Aluva to Varkalatrain train
    13h 17m
    ₹5,832–14,712

  10. 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 52m
    ₹4,646–25,413

Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration2h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket₹4,590Cheapest 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(Karnataka), Karnataka to Varkala(kerala), Kerala via Mangaluru, Karnataka and Kozhikode, Kerala in around 20h 33m.

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