There are 7 ways to get from Varkala to Mangaluru by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car
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Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly
best- Take the taxi from Varkala to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane COK - IXE
6h 21m₹9,779–19,065Train
cheapest- Take the train from Varkala to Mangalore Jntrain 16346 / ...
11h 48m₹572–2,728Train, bus
- Take the train from Varkala to Aluvatrain 12076 / ...
- Take the bus from Aluva to Mangalore Bejai Lalbaugbus
13h 38m₹675–2,631Drive 565.5 km
- Drive from Varkala to Mangalurucar 565.5 km
8h 57m₹6,332–9,146Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Mangalurutaxi 565.5 km
8h 57m₹12,000–15,000Train to Trivandrum, fly
- Take the train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane TRV - IXE
4h 32m₹8,602–32,655Bus
- Take the bus from Kallamballam to Kasargodbus
- Take the bus from Kasargode to Mangalorebus
14h 30m₹1,391–2,813
Varkala to Mangaluru by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Mangaluru is to train and bus which costs ₹650 - ₹2,700 and takes 13h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Mangaluru is to train and fly which takes 4h 32m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹33,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Varkala to Mangaluru. However, there are services departing from Kallamballam and arriving at Mangalore via Kasargode. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Varkala to Mangaluru. However, there are services departing from Varkala and arriving at Mangalore Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 48m.
The distance between Varkala and Mangaluru is 548 km. The road distance is 565.5 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Mangaluru without a car is to train which takes 11h 48m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Varkala to Mangaluru, including transfers.
Varkala to Mangaluru bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Kallamballam station.
Varkala to Mangaluru train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varkala station.
The best way to get from Varkala to Mangaluru is to train which takes 11h 48m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,900 and takes 14h 30m.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Mangaluru, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Varkala to Mangalore Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 11h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Varkala to Mangalore via Kallamballam and Kasargode in around 14h 30m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–13,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–13,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Sunday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–13,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–22,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Bajpe Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–18,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varkala to Mangalore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
Train from Varkala to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Aluva to Mangalore Bejai Lalbaug
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,300
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kasargode to Mangalore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹60–140
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kallamballam to Kasargod
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–2,400
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Premium Sleeper
- ₹1,100–2,400
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–15,000
Kollam Cab
- Phone
- +91 98 95 21 82 40
Kollam Online Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 99 46 26 85 56
- Website
- kollamonlinetaxi.business.site
Smile Taxi Service
Kollam Cab
- Phone
- +91 98 95 21 82 40
Kollam Online Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 99 46 26 85 56
- Website
- kollamonlinetaxi.business.site
Smile Taxi Service
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Booking & Getting There
Varkala to Mangaluru bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Kasargod station.
Varkala to Mangaluru train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Mangalore Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Mangaluru is 566 km. It takes approximately 8h 57m to drive from Varkala to Mangaluru.
There are 249+ hotels available in Mangaluru.











