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

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There are 7 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 18m
    ₹7,344–30,310

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mangalore Jn to Varkalatrain train 06094
    11h 51m
    ₹583–2,810

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Mangalore to Kasargodebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kasargode to Trivandrum Centralbus bus
    3. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain train
    15h 47m
    ₹998–3,501

  4. Drive  566.4 km

    1. Drive from Mangaluru to Varkalacar car 566.4 km
    8h 57m
    ₹6,349–9,171

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Mangaluru to Varkalataxi taxi 566.4 km
    8h 57m
    ₹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 24m
    ₹6,433–14,700

  7. Bus, train via Kochi

    1. Take the bus from Mangaluru to Ernakulambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ernakulam to Chengannurbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chengannur to Varkalatrain train
    17h 37m

Mangaluru to Varkala by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket₹998Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 598.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 18m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Mangalore Jn to Varkala once a week. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 11h 40m.

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