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How to get fromGoa to Varkalaby plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Goa to Varkala by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Dabolim Airport to Cochin International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Dabolim Airport (GOI) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane GOI - COK
    2. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Varkalataxi taxi
    5h 32m
    ₹10,012–16,917

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Karmali to Kollam Jntrain train 22654 / ...
    21h 28m
    ₹578–4,339

  3. Train via Madgaon

    1. Take the train from Madgaon to Kollam Jntrain train 12432 / ...
    19h 18m
    ₹652–5,117

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from MES College to Honnavarbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Honnavar to Udupibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Udupi to Karunagapallybus bus
    4. Take the train from Karunagapalli to Varkalatrain train
    22h 46m
    ₹1,273–3,907

  5. Drive  912.4 km

    1. Drive from Chicalim to Varkalacar car 912.4 km
    13h 42m
    ₹10,215–14,755

  6. Fly Dabolim Airport to Trivandrum, train

    1. Fly from Dabolim Airport (GOI) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane GOI - TRV
    2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain train
    7h 40m
    ₹8,153–20,087

  7. Fly Goa Mopa to Cochin International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Goa Mopa (GOX) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane GOX - COK
    2. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Varkalataxi taxi
    8h 8m
    ₹12,021–19,929

  8. Fly Goa Mopa to Trivandrum, train

    1. Fly from Goa Mopa (GOX) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane GOX - TRV
    2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain train
    8h 56m
    ₹10,162–19,099

  9. Bus to Belgaum Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train

    1. Take the bus from Panaji to Belagavibus bus
    2. Fly from Belgaum Airport (IXG) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane IXG - TRV
    3. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain train
    13h 58m
    ₹8,759–25,805

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Panaji B.S. to Kempegowda Majestic Bengalurubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Varkalabus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper / ...
    28h 36m

Goa to Varkala by bus, foot, and train

Calendar22Weekly Services
Duration19h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket₹652Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 839.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 32m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Madgaon to Kollam Jn 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹420–3,300 and the journey takes 15h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dabolim to Varkala via Panaji KTC Bus Stand, Panaji B.S., Kempegowda Majestic Bengaluru, Kempegowda Bus Station, KR Market, and Bengaluru in around 28h 36m.

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