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How to get fromRishīkesh to Varkalaby plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Fly Dehradun Airport to Trivandrum, train

    best
    1. Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane DED - TRV
    2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain train
    8h 35m
    ₹10,739–19,777

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Yog Nagari Rishikesh to Kollam Jntrain train 22660
    2d 7h
    ₹1,349–10,145

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rishikesh to Noidabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Noida to Gwaliorbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gwalior to Bengalurubus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Varkalabus bus
    2d 14h
    ₹2,665–13,453

  4. Drive  2,750.3 km

    1. Drive from Rishīkesh to Varkalacar car 2,750.3 km
    38h 44m
    ₹30,718–44,370

  5. Fly Dehradun Airport to Cochin International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane DED - COK
    2. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Varkalataxi taxi
    8h 32m
    ₹14,598–23,607

  6. Bus to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train

    1. Take the bus from Rishikesh to Kashmiri Gatebus bus
    2. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane DEL - TRV
    3. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain train
    12h 23m
    ₹10,585–18,599

Rishīkesh to Varkala by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,349Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,481.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 35m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Yog Nagari Rishikesh to Kollam Jn once a week. Tickets cost ₹1,200–9,500 and the journey takes 2d 6h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rishikesh to Varkala via Noida, Gwalior, and Bengaluru in around 2d 14h.

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