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How to get fromMelbourne to Varkalaby plane, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Varkala by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Trivandrum, train

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane MEL - TRV
    2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain train
    18h
    ₹24,049–102,978

  2. Fly to Cochin International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MEL - COK
    2. Take the train from Aluva to Varkalatrain train
    21h 31m
    ₹37,138–58,368

  3. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane MEL - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Varkalatrain train
    25h 38m
    ₹30,698–74,708

  4. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane MEL - CJB
    2. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Aluvabus bus
    3. Take the train from Aluva to Varkalatrain train
    23h 45m
    ₹28,018–51,818

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration15h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket₹22,242Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 8,766 km
  • Duration: 18h

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Varkala, India?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Varkala. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 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. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Cochin International Airport (COK), walk to Kochi Airport, take the bus to Aluva station, walk to Aluva, then take the train to Varkala.

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