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How to get fromVarkala to Manipalby plane, taxi, train, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Varkala to Manipal by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Bajpe Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)planeTRV - IXE
    2. Take the taxi from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Manipaltaxi
    2h 58m
    ₹7,159–15,116
  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Varkala to Udupitrain16346
    14h 46m
    ₹475–2,770
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Parippally to Manipal Jothi Circlebus
    16h 12m
    ₹1,462–2,009
  4. Drive 622.4 km

    1. Drive from Varkala to Manipalcar622.4 km
    9h 44m
    ₹6,576–9,499
  5. Fly to Shivamogga, taxi

    1. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Shivamogga (RQY)planeTRV - RQY
    2. Take the taxi from Shivamogga (RQY) to Manipaltaxi
    6h 43m
    ₹11,759–18,716

Trivandrum (TRV) to Bajpe Airport (IXE) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration2h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket₹4,300Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Varkala to Udupi once daily. Tickets cost ₹340–2,600 and the journey takes 14h 43m. Alternatively, Kohinoor Travels operates a bus from Parippally to Manipal Jothi Circle once daily. Tickets cost ₹1,200–1,700 and the journey takes 15h 59m.

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