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How to get fromMangaluru to Varkalaby plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Mangaluru to Varkala by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Trivandrum, train

    best
    1. Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane IXE - TRV
    2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain train
    4h 34m
    ₹5,244–16,310

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mangalore to Varkalatrain train 16348 / ...
    12h 36m
    ₹540–2,760

  3. Bus via Kozhikode

    1. Take the bus from Mangaluru, Karnataka to Kozhikode, Keralabus bus Mangaluru, Karnataka - Kozhikode, Kerala
    2. Take the bus from Kozhikode, Kerala to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus bus Kozhikode, Kerala - Varkala(kerala), Kerala
    15h 8m

  4. Drive 566.4 km

    1. Drive from Mangaluru to Varkalacar car 566.4 km
    8h 56m
    ₹6,371–9,202

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Mangaluru to Varkalataxi taxi 566.4 km
    8h 56m
    ₹12,000–15,000

  6. Fly to Cochin International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane IXE - COK
    2. Take the train from Aluva to Varkalatrain train
    9h 10m
    ₹6,933–14,700

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Mangaluru, Karnataka to Kannurbus bus Mangaluru, Karnataka - Kannur
    2. Take the train from Kannur to Varkalatrain train 16345 / ...
    15h 20m

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mangaluru, Karnataka to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus bus Mangaluru, Karnataka - Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
    2. Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus bus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Varkala(kerala), Kerala
    18h 50m

Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration2h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket₹9,926Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 598.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Mangaluru, India and Varkala, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Mangalore to Varkala 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 12h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mangaluru, Karnataka to Varkala(kerala), Kerala via Kozhikode, Kerala in around 15h 8m.

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