There are 6 ways to get from Mahē to Varkala by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Trivandrum, train
best- Fly from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane CNN - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
4h 28m₹4,079–23,178Train
cheapest- Take the train from Mahe to Varkalatrain 16348 / ...
9h 18m₹260–2,100Bus
- Take the bus from Mahe to Chengannurbus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
- Take the bus from Chengannur to Ayoorbus
10h 39m₹954–4,125Drive 396.1 km
- Drive from Mahē to Varkalacar 396.1 km
6h 16m₹4,425–6,391Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mahē to Varkalataxi 396.1 km
6h 16m₹8,500–11,000Fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane CNN - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Varkalataxi
4h 25m₹9,538–23,008
Mahē to Varkala by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mahē to Varkala is to train which costs ₹260 - ₹2,100 and takes 9h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Mahē to Varkala is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 25m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹23,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Mahē to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Mahe and arriving at Ayoor via Chengannur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mahe and arriving at Varkala. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 18m.
The distance between Mahē and Varkala is 486 km. The road distance is 396.1 km.
The best way to get from Mahē to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 9h 18m and costs ₹260 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Mahē to Varkala, including transfers.
Mahē to Varkala bus services, operated by Mahadev Travels, depart from Mahe station.
Mahē to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Mahe station.
The best way to get from Mahē to Varkala is to train which takes 9h 18m and costs ₹260 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹950 - ₹4,200 and takes 10h 39m.
What companies run services between Mahē, Puducherry, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Mahe to Varkala 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹260–2,100 and the journey takes 9h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mahe to Varkala via Chengannur and Ayoor in around 10h 39m.
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Tuesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–5,500
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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
Train from Mahe to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Mahe to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Mahe to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Mahe to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–1,300
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
Bus from Mahe to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–3,500
- Schedules at
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Mahe to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Chengannur to Ayoor
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹75–160
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–11,000
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
Mahē to Varkala bus services, operated by Mahadev Travels, arrive at Chengannur station.
Mahē to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mahē to Varkala is 396 km. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Mahē to Varkala.
There are 691+ hotels available in Varkala.


















