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How to get fromColombo to Varkalaby plane, train, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Varkala by plane, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Trivandrum, train

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane CMB - TRV
    2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain train
    4h 33m
    ₹17,679–25,069

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Kollam Jntrain train
    26h 43m
    ₹7,300–10,651

  3. Fly to Cochin International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane CMB - COK
    2. Take the train from Aluva to Varkalatrain train
    7h 35m
    ₹15,768–23,459

  4. Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane CMB - TCR
    2. Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Varkalatrain train
    11h 15m
    ₹19,618–35,599

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket₹6,330Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 437.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Varkala, India?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Varkala. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB 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 a train from Colombo Fort to Varkala via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, and Kollam Jn in around 26h 43m.

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