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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
    6h 31m
    $156–308

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

    cheapest
    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 40m
    $124–406

  3. Train to Trivandrum, fly to Kulhudhuffushi Airport

    1. Take the train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Kulhudhuffushi Airport (HDK)plane plane TRV - HDK
    11h 1m
    $135–457

  4. 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
    10h 11m
    $135–417

  5. 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
    9h
    $190–498

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

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 660 km
  • Duration: 6h 31m

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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