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How to get fromSydney to Varkalaby plane or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Varkala by plane or train

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  1. Fly to Trivandrum, train

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane SYD - TRV
    2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain train
    19h 40m
    ₹19,318–62,502

  2. Fly to Cochin International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane SYD - COK
    2. Take the train from Aluva to Varkalatrain train
    21h 47m
    ₹20,407–44,892

  3. Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane SYD - TCR
    2. Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Varkalatrain train
    27h 27m
    ₹36,257–124,032

  4. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane SYD - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Varkalatrain train
    27h 5m
    ₹24,817–74,062

  5. Fly to Madurai, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane SYD - IXM
    2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain train
    28h 12m
    ₹26,542–84,117

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration16h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket₹17,685Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Varkala, India?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Varkala. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) 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 take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Cochin International Airport (COK), walk to Kochi Airport, take the bus to Aluva station, walk to Aluva, then take the train to Varkala.

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