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How to get fromMaldives to Varkalaby plane, train, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Maldives to Varkala by plane, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly Kulhudhuffushi Airport to Trivandrum, train

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    1. Fly from Kulhudhuffushi Airport (HDK) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane HDK - TRV
    2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain train
    8h 46m
    ₹10,287–34,348

  2. Fly Dhaalu Atoll Airport to Trivandrum, train

    1. Fly from Dhaalu Atoll Airport (DDD) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane DDD - TRV
    2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain train
    5h 51m
    ₹28,910–100,870

  3. Fly Fuvahmulah Airport to Trivandrum, train

    1. Fly from Fuvahmulah Airport (FVM) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane FVM - TRV
    2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain train
    7h 41m
    ₹11,095–35,924

  4. Fly Velana International Airport to Trivandrum, train

    1. Fly from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane MLE - TRV
    2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain train
    6h 16m
    ₹12,161–30,162

  5. Fly Velana International Airport to Cochin International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MLE - COK
    2. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Varkalataxi taxi
    6h 43m
    ₹16,020–32,992

Kulhudhuffushi Airport (HDK) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration8h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket₹10,145Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 519 km
  • Duration: 8h 46m

What companies run services between Maldives and Varkala, India?

There is no direct connection from Maldives to Varkala. However, you can 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 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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