Rome2Rio

How to get fromVarkala to Gokarnaby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

Find Transport to Gokarna

See all options

There are 11 ways to get from Varkala to Gokarna by train, bus, car, taxi, 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.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Varkala to Kumtatrain train 16346
    16h 12m
    ₹1,346–4,174

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Varkala to Surathkaltrain train 16346
    2. Take the bus from Surathkal to Gokarna Crossbus bus
    17h 59m
    ₹710–3,085

  3. Train, bus via Thazhava

    1. Take the train from Varkala to Karunagapallitrain train
    2. Take the bus from Karunagapally to Udupibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Udipi to Gokarna Crossbus bus
    19h 58m
    ₹1,215–3,849

  4. Drive  791.7 km

    1. Drive from Varkala to Gokarnacar car 791.7 km
    11h 57m
    ₹8,874–12,818

  5. Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly to Dabolim Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Varkala to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Dabolim Airport (GOI)plane plane COK - GOI
    3. Take the bus from Margao to Gokarnabus bus
    9h 53m
    ₹10,200–18,185

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Varkala to Bengalurubus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Gokarnabus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    24h

  7. Train to Trivandrum, fly to Hubli Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Hubli Airport (HBX)plane plane TRV - HBX
    3. Take the bus from Hubballi to Gokarna Crossbus bus
    13h 46m
    ₹11,522–26,185

  8. Train to Trivandrum, fly to Dabolim Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Dabolim Airport (GOI)plane plane TRV - GOI
    3. Take the bus from Margao to Gokarnabus bus
    13h 14m
    ₹9,523–23,775

  9. Train to Trivandrum, fly to Belgaum Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Belgaum Airport (IXG)plane plane TRV - IXG
    3. Take the bus from Belagavi to Gokarnabus bus
    11h 37m

  10. Train to Trivandrum, fly to Goa Mopa, bus

    1. Take the train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Goa Mopa (GOX)plane plane TRV - GOX
    3. Take the bus from Panjim to Gokarnabus bus
    14h 11m
    ₹11,757–23,934

  11. Train to Trivandrum, fly to Bajpe Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane plane TRV - IXE
    3. Take the train from Thokur to Gokarna Roadtrain train
    9h 9m
    ₹9,182–34,545

Varkala to Gokarna by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,215Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Varkala to Gokarna.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 813.3 km
  • Duration: 16h 12m

What companies run services between Varkala, India and Gokarna, Karnātaka, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Varkala to Kumta once daily. Tickets cost ₹390–3,000 and the journey takes 15h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Varkala to Gokarna via Bengaluru in around 24h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from Florence to Rome, How to get from JFK to New York City, and Travelling Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast by boat, bus, car and train - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Booking & Getting There