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How to get fromKandy to Varkalaby train, ferry, taxi, bus or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Varkala by train, ferry, taxi, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry, taxi

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    1. Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain train
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Kankesanturaitrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    4. Take the taxi from Nagapattinam to Tiruturaipundi Junctiontaxi taxi
    5. Take the train from Tiruturaipundi Junction to Kollam Jntrain train
    26h 54m
    ₹8,346–14,442

  2. Mini Bus, bus to Weerawila International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Kandy to Ellabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ella to Thanamalwilabus bus
    3. Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane WRZ - TRV
    31h 18m

  3. Train, train to Batticaloa Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain train
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain train
    3. Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane BTC - TRV
    19h 11m
    ₹10,786–36,942

  4. Fly Victoria Resevour Kandy to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly

    1. Fly from Victoria Resevour Kandy to Colombo Airportplane plane
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane CMB - TRV
    8h 40m
    ₹30,593–47,633

Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration19h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket₹6,820Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a flight from Victoria Resevour Kandy to Varkala via Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), Trivandrum (TRV), Chakka Bypass, Lulu Mall, and Kochuveli in around 8h 40m.

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