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There are 6 ways to get from Maldives to Varkala by plane, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly Dhaalu Atoll Airport to Trivandrum, train

    best
    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
    ₹37,127–134,934

  2. Fly Velana International Airport to Trivandrum, train

    cheapest
    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
    ₹11,161–30,161

  3. Fly Kulhudhuffushi Airport to Trivandrum, train

    1. Fly from Kulhudhuffushi Airport (HDK) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane HDK - TRV
    2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain train
    8h 41m
    ₹19,615–60,202

  4. 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 11m
    ₹11,419–34,671

  5. Fly Gan International Airport to Trivandrum, train

    1. Fly from Gan International Airport (GAN) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane GAN - TRV
    2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain train
    7h 25m
    ₹17,548–48,915

  6. 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 38m
    ₹15,020–24,991

Dhaalu Atoll Airport (DDD) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration3hAverage Duration
Ticket₹36,985Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Maldives to Varkala.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 832.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 51m

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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