Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Udupi

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Varkala to Udupi by train, plane, bus, car, or taxi

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 to Trivandrum, fly to Bajpe Airport, bus

    best
    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 bus from Surathkal to Udupibus bus
    6h 8m
    ₹6,182–35,345

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Varkala to Udupitrain train 16346
    13h 28m
    ₹340–2,600

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kallamballam to Udupibus bus
    15h
    ₹1,331–2,773

  4. Drive  616.5 km

    1. Drive from Varkala to Udupicar car 616.5 km
    9h 39m
    ₹7,002–10,114

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Varkala to Udupitaxi taxi 616.5 km
    9h 39m
    ₹13,000–17,000

  6. Train to Trivandrum, fly to Shivamogga, bus

    1. Take the train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Shivamogga (RQY)plane plane TRV - RQY
    3. Take the bus from Shivamogga, Karnataka to Udupi, Karnatakabus bus
    14h 55m

  7. Train to Trivandrum, fly to Kannur International Airport, train

    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 train from Kannur to Udupitrain train
    10h 9m
    ₹5,392–26,935

  8. Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Kannur International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Varkala to Aluvatrain train
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane plane COK - CNN
    3. Take the train from Kannur to Udupitrain train
    12h 40m
    ₹6,005–20,891

  9. Bus via Kozhikode

    1. Take the bus from Varkala(kerala), Kerala to Kozhikode, Keralabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kozhikode, Kerala to Mangaluru, Karnatakabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mangaluru, Karnataka to Udupi, Karnatakabus bus
    17h 7m

Varkala to Udupi by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration13h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket₹340Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Varkala to Udupi.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 645.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Varkala, India and Udupi, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Varkala to Udupi once daily. Tickets cost ₹340–2,600 and the journey takes 13h 28m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Kallamballam to Udupi twice daily. Tickets cost ₹1,100–2,500 and the journey takes 14h 49m.

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 Travelling Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast by boat, bus, car and train, Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF, and How to get from London City Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Booking & Getting There