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

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There are 3 ways to get from Kandy to Varkala by bus, plane, train, or taxi

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  1. Mini Bus, bus to Weerawila International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train

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    1. Take the bus from Kandy to Ellabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ella to Tissamaharamabus bus
    3. Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane WRZ - TRV
    4. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain train
    31h
    ₹12,105–33,092

  2. Fly Victoria Resevour Kandy to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train

    1. Fly from Victoria Resevour Kandy to Colombo Airportplane plane
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane CMB - TRV
    3. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain train
    7h 1m
    ₹31,870–43,799

  3. Fly Victoria Resevour Kandy to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Victoria Resevour Kandy to Colombo Airportplane plane
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane CMB - COK
    3. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Varkalataxi taxi
    8h 28m
    ₹31,729–51,629

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

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration20h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket₹8,536Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 811.3 km
  • Duration: 31h

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

There is no direct connection from Kandy to Varkala. However, you can take the bus to Ella, take the bus to Tissamaharama, take the taxi to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) 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 fly to Colombo 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.

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