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How to get fromMumbai to Varkala Beachby plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Mumbai to Varkala Beach by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Cochin International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane BOM - COK
    2. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Varkala Beachtaxi taxi
    6h 18m
    ₹10,516–16,182

  2. Train via Kollam Jn

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Thane to Kollam Jntrain train 12201 / ...
    31h 15m
    ₹735–5,902

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mumbai to Bengalurubus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Varkalabus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper / ...
    35h 20m
    ₹2,515–7,179

  4. Drive  1,445 km

    1. Drive from Mumbai to Varkala Beachcar car 1,445 km
    21h 26m
    ₹14,044–20,285

  5. Fly Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Trivandrum, train

    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
    7h 46m
    ₹9,173–13,472

  6. Train to Pune Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Dadar to Pune Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Pune Airport (PNQ) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane PNQ - COK
    3. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Varkala Beachtaxi taxi
    9h 45m
    ₹10,185–17,224

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Thane to Varkalatrain train 16331
    35h 12m
    ₹775–6,202

Mumbai to Varkala Beach by train, bus, and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration31h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket₹735Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,264.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Mumbai, India and Varkala Beach, 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 Beach via Kurla, Kurla Bus Station West, Kurla Depot, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Varkala in around 35h 20m.

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