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

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

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  1. Fly Surat to Cochin International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Surat (STV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane STV - COK
    2. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Varkalataxi taxi
    7h 46m
    ₹13,865–24,331

  2. Train

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    1. Take the train from Surat to Kollam Jntrain train 12432 / ...
    29h 49m
    ₹833–6,312

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Surat to Bengalurubus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Varkalabus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper / ...
    39h 50m
    ₹2,722–7,641

  4. Drive  1,692.5 km

    1. Drive from Surat to Varkalacar car 1,692.5 km
    25h 12m
    ₹18,990–27,429

  5. Fly Surat to Trivandrum, train

    1. Fly from Surat (STV) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane STV - TRV
    2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain train
    8h 4m
    ₹12,506–33,501

  6. Train to Civil Airport Harni, fly to Trivandrum, train

    1. Take the train from Surat to Vadodara Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Civil Airport Harni (BDQ) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane BDQ - TRV
    3. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain train
    11h 39m
    ₹9,445–24,440

Surat to Varkala by train

Calendar18Weekly Trains
Duration29h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket₹833Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,483.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 46m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Surat to Kollam Jn 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹700–5,500 and the journey takes 28h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surat to Varkala via Bengaluru in around 39h 50m.

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