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How to get fromVarkala to Bandipur National Parkby train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Varkala to Bandipur National Park by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Varkala to Vaniyambalamtrain train 16349
    2. Take the taxi from Vaniyambalam to Bandipur National Parktaxi taxi
    8h 58m
    ₹2,433–4,461

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Varkala to Nilambur Roadtrain train 16349
    2. Take the bus from Nilambur to Gundalpetbus bus
    12h 58m
    ₹897–2,691

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Varkala(kerala), Kerala to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Ooty, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Ooty, Tamil Nadu to Bandipur National Parktaxi taxi
    14h 39m

  4. Drive 413.5 km

    1. Drive from Varkala to Bandipur National Parkcar car 413.5 km
    6h 36m
    ₹4,669–6,744

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Varkala to Bandipur National Parktaxi taxi 413.5 km
    6h 36m
    ₹10,000–13,000

  6. Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Calicut International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Varkala to Aluvatrain train
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane plane COK - CCJ
    3. Take the taxi from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Bandipur National Parktaxi taxi
    8h 35m
    ₹10,235–20,091

  7. Bus, taxi via Palakkad

    1. Take the bus from Varkala(kerala), Kerala to Palakkad, Keralabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Palakkad, Kerala to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Ooty, Tamil Nadubus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Ooty, Tamil Nadu to Bandipur National Parktaxi taxi
    15h 1m

  8. Train to Trivandrum, fly to Kannur International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane plane TRV - CNN
    3. Take the taxi from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Bandipur National Parktaxi taxi
    7h 40m
    ₹9,122–20,435

Cochin International Airport (COK) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket₹8,467Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 429.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 58m

What companies run services between Varkala, India and Bandipur National Park, India?

There is no direct connection from Varkala to Bandipur National Park. However, you can take the train to Vaniyambalam then take the taxi to Bandipur National Park. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, take the bus to Ooty, Tamil Nadu, then take the taxi to Bandipur National Park.

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