There are 8 ways to get from Mumbai to Varkala Beach by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Trivandrum, train
best- Fly from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane BOM - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
6h 45m₹8,247–14,472Train via Chengannūr
cheapest- Take the train from Thane to Chengannurtrain 12201 / ...
- Take the train from Chengannur to Varkalatrain 12623 / ...
28h 4m₹829–5,902Bus
- Take the bus from Mumbai, Maharashtra to Bangalore, Karnatakabus
- Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus
36h 11mDrive 1,445 km
- Drive from Mumbai to Varkala Beachcar 1,445 km
21h 26m₹16,245–23,465Fly to Cochin International Airport, train
- Fly from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane BOM - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Varkalatrain
9h 26m₹6,836–14,862Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Fly from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane BOM - CJB
- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Varkalatrain
11h 10m₹7,246–12,792Train
- Take the train from Dadar to Varkalatrain 16331
32h 45m₹891–6,112Bus via Mangaluru
- Take the bus from Mumbai, Maharashtra to Mangaluru, Karnatakabus
- Take the bus from Mangaluru, Karnataka to Kozhikode, Keralabus
- Take the bus from Kozhikode, Kerala to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus
38h 7m
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mumbai to Varkala Beach is to train via Chengannūr which costs ₹800 - ₹6,000 and takes 28h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Mumbai to Varkala Beach is to fly and train which takes 6h 45m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹15,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Mumbai station to Varkala Beach. However, there are services departing from Kurla Bus Station West and arriving at Varkala(kerala), Kerala via Mumbai, Maharashtra, Bangalore, Karnataka and Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Mumbai to Varkala Beach. However, there are services departing from Sion and arriving at Varkala via Thane and Chengannur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 4m.
The distance between Mumbai and Varkala Beach is 1318 km. The road distance is 1445 km.
The best way to get from Mumbai to Varkala Beach without a car is to train via Chengannūr which takes 28h 4m and costs ₹800 - ₹6,000.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Mumbai to Varkala Beach, including transfers.
Mumbai to Varkala Beach bus services, operated by National travels, depart from Mumbai, Maharashtra station.
Mumbai to Varkala Beach train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thane station.
The best way to get from Mumbai to Varkala Beach is to train via Chengannūr which takes 28h 4m and costs ₹800 - ₹6,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 36h 11m.
What companies run services between Mumbai, India and Varkala Beach, India?
You can take a train from Sion to Varkala Beach via Thane, Chengannur, and Varkala in around 28h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sion to Varkala Beach via Kurla, Kurla Bus Station West, Kurla Depot, Mumbai, Maharashtra, Bangalore, Karnataka, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, and Varkala(kerala), Kerala in around 36h 11m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–13,000
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–13,000
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–13,000
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Trivandrum via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–13,000
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Trivandrum via Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–13,000
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–13,000
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Goa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–13,000
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–13,000
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–13,000
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–10,000
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–10,000
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–10,000
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–10,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–12,000
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–11,000
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–10,000
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–12,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Thane to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 54m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹600–4,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹600–750
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,200–2,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹3,700–4,600
Train from Chengannur to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Aluva to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Podanur Jn to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Dadar to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 42m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹800–6,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹800–950
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,000–2,500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,800–3,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹4,800–6,000
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More Questions & Answers
Mumbai to Varkala Beach bus services, operated by National travels, arrive at Bangalore, Karnataka station.
Mumbai to Varkala Beach train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chengannur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mumbai to Varkala Beach is 1445 km. It takes approximately 21h 26m to drive from Mumbai to Varkala Beach.
There are 699+ hotels available in Varkala Beach.






