There are 11 ways to get from Om Beach to Varkala by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Ankola to Kollam Jntrain 12201 / ...
16h 25m₹1,291–4,923Bus via Kozhikode
- Take the bus from Gokarna(Karnataka), Karnataka to Mangaluru, Karnatakabus
- Take the bus from Mangaluru, Karnataka to Kozhikode, Keralabus
- Take the bus from Kozhikode, Kerala to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus
20h 41mDrive 796.4 km
- Drive from Om Beach to Varkalacar 796.4 km
12h 2m₹8,983–12,975Bus to Hubli Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train
- Take the bus from Gokarna Cross to Hubballibus
- Fly from Hubli Airport (HBX) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane HBX - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
10h 46m₹10,471–24,104Train via Kumta
- Take the train from Kumta to Kollam Jntrain 16335 / ...
18h 4m₹1,557–5,149Bus
- Take the bus from Gokarna Cross to Udipibus
- Take the bus from Udupi to Trivandrum Centralbus
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Varkala(kerala), Keralabus
22h 32mTrain to Bajpe Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train
- Take the train from Gokarna Road to Surathkaltrain
- Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane IXE - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
9h 54m₹8,094–32,409Train, bus to Dabolim Airport, fly to Trivandrum
- Take the train from Gokarna Road to Karmalitrain
- Take the bus from Karmali station to Dabolim Airportbus
- Fly from Dabolim Airport (GOI) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane GOI - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
12h 9m₹8,799–21,884Train, bus to Dabolim Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport
- Take the train from Gokarna Road to Karmalitrain
- Take the bus from Karmali station to Dabolim Airportbus
- Fly from Dabolim Airport (GOI) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane GOI - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Varkalatrain
13h 15m₹6,888–15,274Train to Kannur International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train
- Take the train from Gokarna Road to Kannurtrain
- Fly from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane CNN - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
12h 3m₹4,644–25,529Train to Goa Mopa, fly to Trivandrum, train
- Take the train from Gokarna Road to Karmalitrain
- Fly from Goa Mopa (GOX) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane GOX - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
15h 5m₹10,815–22,053
Hubli Airport (HBX) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Om Beach to Varkala is to train which costs ₹1,200 - ₹5,000 and takes 16h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Om Beach to Varkala is to train and fly which takes 9h 54m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹33,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Om Beach to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Gokarna(Karnataka), Karnataka and arriving at Varkala(kerala), Kerala via Mangaluru, Karnataka and Kozhikode, Kerala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Om Beach to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Ankola and arriving at Varkala via Kollam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 25m.
The distance between Om Beach and Varkala is 843 km. The road distance is 796.4 km.
The best way to get from Om Beach to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 16h 25m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹5,000.
It takes approximately 16h 25m to get from Om Beach to Varkala, including transfers.
Om Beach to Varkala bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Gokarna(Karnataka), Karnataka station.
Om Beach to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ankola station.
The best way to get from Om Beach to Varkala is to train which takes 16h 25m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹5,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Kozhikode, which costs and takes 20h 41m.
What companies run services between Om Beach, India and Varkala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ankola to Kollam Jn 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹400–3,100 and the journey takes 14h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Om Beach to Varkala(kerala), Kerala via Gokarna(Karnataka), Karnataka, Mangaluru, Karnataka, and Kozhikode, Kerala in around 20h 41m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Hubli Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–22,000
Flights from Hubli Airport to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–22,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–34,000
Flights from Dabolim Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–20,000
Flights from Dabolim Airport to Trivandrum via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–20,000
Flights from Dabolim Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
Flights from Goa Mopa to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–21,000
Flights from Goa Mopa to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–22,000
Flights from Goa Mopa to Trivandrum via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–22,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ankola to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹400–3,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹400–470
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,400–3,100
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Kumta to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹390–3,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹390–460
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
Train from Gokarna Road to Surathkal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Gokarna Road to Karmali
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Gokarna Road to Karmali
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Aluva to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Gokarna Road to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Gokarna Road to Karmali
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Gokarna(Karnataka), Karnataka to Mangaluru, Karnataka
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Mangaluru, Karnataka to Kozhikode, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Kozhikode, Kerala to Varkala(kerala), Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Varkala(kerala), Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
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Booking & Getting There
Om Beach to Varkala bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Mangaluru, Karnataka station.
Om Beach to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Om Beach to Varkala is 796 km. It takes approximately 12h 2m to drive from Om Beach to Varkala.
There are 681+ hotels available in Varkala.






