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

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There are 7 ways to get from Mumbai to Varkala Beach 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
    7h 41m
    ₹8,673–15,472

  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 Dadar Chitra Cinema to Bengaluru Kempegowdabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Varkalabus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper / ...
    34h 41m

  4. Drive  1,445 km

    1. Drive from Mumbai to Varkala Beachcar car 1,445 km
    21h 26m
    ₹16,197–23,395

  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
    10h 47m
    ₹7,262–12,862

  6. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane BOM - CJB
    2. Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Varkalatrain train
    12h 36m
    ₹6,612–16,722

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Lokmanyatilak to Varkalatrain train 16331
    35h 30m
    ₹823–6,128

Mumbai to Varkala Beach by train, bus, and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration31h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket₹735Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,319.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 41m

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 bus from Dadar Chitra Cinema to Varkala Beach via Bengaluru Kempegowda, Kempegowda Bus Station, KR Market, Bengaluru, and Varkala in around 34h 41m.

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