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How to get fromMumbai to Varkalaby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Mumbai to Varkala by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Trivandrum, train

    best
    1. Fly from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane BOM - TRV
    2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain train
    6h 21m
    ₹8,657–15,352

  2. Train via Kollam Jn

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Thane to Kollam Jntrain train 12201 / ...
    30h
    ₹719–5,782

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mumbai, Maharashtra to Bangalore, Karnatakabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus bus
    35h 52m

  4. Drive  1,445 km

    1. Drive from Mumbai to Varkalacar car 1,445 km
    21h 26m
    ₹16,347–23,612

  5. Fly to Cochin International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane BOM - COK
    2. Take the train from Aluva to Varkalatrain train
    9h 37m
    ₹7,246–12,742

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Thane to Varkalatrain train 16331
    33h 57m
    ₹759–6,082

Mumbai to Varkala by train

Calendar5Weekly Trains
Duration30hAverage Duration
Ticket₹719Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,315.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 21m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Thane to Kollam Jn 5 times a week. Tickets cost ₹600–4,800 and the journey takes 27h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sion to Varkala(kerala), Kerala via Kurla, Kurla Bus Station West, Kurla Depot, Mumbai, Maharashtra, Bangalore, Karnataka, and Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala in around 35h 52m.

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