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There are 3 ways to get from Athens to Varkala by plane or train

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  1. Fly to Trivandrum, train

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    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane ATH - TRV
    2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain train
    16h 12m
    ₹18,139–46,068

  2. Fly to Cochin International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane ATH - COK
    2. Take the train from Aluva to Varkalatrain train
    18h 49m
    ₹18,228–46,458

  3. Fly to Calicut International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane plane ATH - CCJ
    2. Take the train from Parpanangadi to Shoranur Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Shoranur Jn to Kollam Jntrain train
    20h 12m
    ₹26,318–60,598

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration11h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket₹17,875Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Varkala, India?

There is no direct connection from Athens to Varkala. However, you can take the subway to Athens Airport, walk to Athens International Airport (ATH) airport, fly to Trivandrum (TRV), walk to FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypass, take the bus to FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor, walk to Thiruvananthapuram Central, then take the train to Varkala. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Athens Airport, walk to Athens International Airport (ATH) airport, fly to Cochin International Airport (COK), walk to Kochi Airport, take the bus to Aluva station, walk to Aluva, then take the train to Varkala.

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