There are 8 ways to get from Manipal to Varkala by bus, plane, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Bajpe Airport, fly, train
best- Take the bus from Manipal, Karnataka to Mangaluru, Karnatakabus
- Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane IXE - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
6h 28mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Udupi to Kollam Jntrain 12201 / ...
12h 19m₹565–3,648Bus
- Take the bus from Manipal to Kallamballambus
16h 11m₹1,444–2,875Drive 623 km
- Drive from Manipal to Varkalacar 623 km
9h 44m₹7,111–10,271Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manipal to Varkalataxi 623 km
9h 44m₹13,000–17,000Taxi to Shivamogga, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Manipal to Shivamogga (RQY)taxi
- Fly from Shivamogga (RQY) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane RQY - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
8h 52m₹8,799–24,802Bus, train
- Take the bus from Manipal to Mangalorebus
- Take the train from Mangalore to Varkalatrain 16603 / ...
13h 42m₹801–4,423Bus via Kozhikode
- Take the bus from Manipal, Karnataka to Mangaluru, Karnatakabus
- Take the bus from Mangaluru, Karnataka to Kozhikode, Keralabus
- Take the bus from Kozhikode, Kerala to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus
17h 8m
Manipal to Varkala by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manipal to Varkala is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹3,700 and takes 12h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Manipal to Varkala is to taxi and fly and train which takes 8h 52m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹25,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Manipal to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Manipal and arriving at Kallamballam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Manipal to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Udupi and arriving at Varkala via Kollam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 19m.
The distance between Manipal and Varkala is 659 km. The road distance is 623 km.
The best way to get from Manipal to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 12h 19m and costs ₹550 - ₹3,700.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Manipal to Varkala, including transfers.
Manipal to Varkala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Manipal station.
Manipal to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Udupi station.
The best way to get from Manipal to Varkala is to train which takes 12h 19m and costs ₹550 - ₹3,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,900 and takes 16h 11m.
What companies run services between Manipal, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Udupi to Kollam Jn 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹330–2,600 and the journey takes 11h 13m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Manipal to Kallamballam once daily. Tickets cost ₹1,100–2,500 and the journey takes 15h 55m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–34,000
Flights from Shivamogga to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–20,000
Flights from Shivamogga to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–20,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Udupi to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹330–400
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Mangalore to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
- Phone
- +91 99991 29996
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ram Dalal Holidays Pvt. Ltd
Bus from Manipal, Karnataka to Mangaluru, Karnataka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Ram Dalal Holidays Pvt. Ltd
Bus from Manipal, Karnataka to Mangaluru, Karnataka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Ram Dalal Holidays Pvt. Ltd
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,100–17,000
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Booking & Getting There
Manipal to Varkala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Kallamballam station.
Manipal to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manipal to Varkala is 623 km. It takes approximately 9h 44m to drive from Manipal to Varkala.
There are 667+ hotels available in Varkala.