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How to get fromMaldives to Varkalaby plane or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Maldives to Varkala by plane or train

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  1. Fly from Kulhudhuffushi Airport, 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 41m
    ₹10,082–33,618

  2. Fly from Velana International Airport, 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 11m
    ₹14,162–30,163

  3. Fly from Gan International Airport, 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 30m
    ₹36,598–203,974

  4. Fly from Fuvahmulah Airport, 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 6m
    ₹23,856–138,499

Kulhudhuffushi Airport (HDK) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration8h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket₹9,941Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 519 km
  • Duration: 8h 41m

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 take the ferry to Velana International Airport, walk to Velana International Airport (MLE) airport, 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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