There are 6 ways to get from Mahē to Varkala by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly to Trivandrum
best- Fly from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Trivandrum (TRV)CNN - TRV
2h 23m₹5,319–17,322Train
cheapest- Take the train from Mahe to Varkala16348 / ...
9h 28m₹260–2,100Bus
- Take the bus from Thalassery to Attingal
9h 33m₹1,469–2,428Drive 396.7 km
- Drive from Mahē to Varkala396.7 km
6h 16m₹4,170–6,023Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mahē to Varkala396.7 km
6h 16m₹9,000–11,000Fly to Cochin International Airport, train
- Fly from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Cochin International Airport (COK)CNN - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Varkala
5h 54m₹5,189–9,872
Mahē to Varkala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mahē to Varkala is to train which costs ₹260 - ₹2,100 and takes 9h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Mahē to Varkala is to fly which takes 2h 23m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹18,000.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mahe and arriving at Varkala. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 28m.
The distance between Mahē and Varkala is 478 km. The road distance is 396.7 km.
The best way to get from Mahē to Varkala without a car is to train which takes 9h 28m and costs ₹260 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Mahē to Varkala, including transfers.
Mahē to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Mahe station.
The best way to get from Mahē to Varkala is to fly which takes 2h 23m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹18,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹260 - ₹2,100 and takes 9h 28m, you could also bus, which costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,500 and takes 9h 33m.
Mahē to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mahē to Varkala is 397 km. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Mahē to Varkala.
What companies run services between Mahē, Puducherry, India and Varkala, India?
Air India Express flies from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Trivandrum (TRV) 5 times a week. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Mahe to Varkala 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹260–2,100 and the journey takes 9h 28m.
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- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–15,000
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–6,500
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Mahe to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Aluva to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Thalassery to Attingal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,300
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–11,000
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