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

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There are 8 ways to get from Manipal to Varkala by bus, plane, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, fly to Trivandrum, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circle to FlixBus Kulaibus bus
    2. Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane IXE - TRV
    3. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain train
    6h 28m
    ₹7,613–30,679

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Udupi to Kollam Jntrain train 12201 / ...
    12h 19m
    ₹565–3,648

  3. Bus, train via Aluva

    1. Take the bus from Manipal to Aluva Bypass Junctionbus bus
    2. Take the train from Aluva to Varkalatrain train 16603 / ...
    15h 7m
    ₹1,357–2,846

  4. Drive  623 km

    1. Drive from Manipal to Varkalacar car 623 km
    9h 44m
    ₹6,983–10,086

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Manipal to Varkalataxi taxi 623 km
    9h 44m
    ₹13,000–17,000

  6. Bus, fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circle to FlixBus Kulaibus bus
    2. Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane IXE - COK
    3. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Varkalataxi taxi
    8h 20m
    ₹10,472–18,509

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Manipal to Mangalorebus bus
    2. Take the train from Mangalore to Varkalatrain train 16603 / ...
    13h 42m
    ₹801–4,423

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manipal to Kallamballambus bus
    16h 11m
    ₹1,444–2,875

Manipal to Varkala by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket₹801Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 652.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 28m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Udupi to Kollam Jn 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹330–2,600 and the journey takes 11h 13m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Manipal to Kallamballam once daily. Tickets cost ₹1,100–2,500 and the journey takes 15h 55m.

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