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How to get fromVarkala to Maldivesby train or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Varkala to Maldives by train or plane

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  1. Train to Trivandrum, fly to Velana International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane TRV - MLE
    5h 47m
    $185–347

  2. Train to Trivandrum, fly to Kulhudhuffushi Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Kulhudhuffushi Airport (HDK)plane plane TRV - HDK
    10h 17m
    $134–436

  3. Train to Trivandrum, fly to Fuvahmulah Airport

    1. Take the train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Fuvahmulah Airport (FVM)plane plane TRV - FVM
    9h 27m
    $144–456

  4. Train to Trivandrum, fly to Gan International Airport

    1. Take the train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Gan International Airport (GAN)plane plane TRV - GAN
    8h 16m
    $199–557

  5. Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Velana International Airport

    1. Take the train from Varkala to Aluvatrain train
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane COK - MLE
    8h 37m
    $134–396

Trivandrum (TRV) to Velana International Airport (MLE) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$185Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 660 km
  • Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Varkala, India and Maldives?

There is no direct connection from Varkala to Maldives. However, you can take the train to Thiruvananthapuram Central, walk to Thampanoor, take the bus to Chakka Bypass, walk to Trivandrum (TRV) airport, fly to Velana International Airport (MLE), walk to Domestic Terminal, then take the bus to Fehires Park `. Alternatively, you can take the train to Thiruvananthapuram Central, walk to Thampanoor, take the bus to Chakka Bypass, walk to Trivandrum (TRV) airport, then fly to Kulhudhuffushi Airport (HDK).

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