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

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Varkala to Udupitrain train 16346
    13h 31m
    ₹465–2,750

  2. Train, bus via Aluva

    1. Take the train from Varkala to Aluvatrain train 12076 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Aluva Bypass Junction to Manipalbus bus
    14h 43m
    ₹1,275–2,831

  3. Drive  622.1 km

    1. Drive from Varkala to Manipalcar car 622.1 km
    9h 44m
    ₹6,953–10,043

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Varkala to Manipaltaxi taxi 622.1 km
    9h 44m
    ₹13,000–17,000

  5. Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Varkala to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane plane COK - IXE
    3. Take the bus from FlixBus Kulai to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circlebus bus
    8h 36m
    ₹10,549–18,425

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Varkala to Mangaloretrain train 16604 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Mangalore to Manipalbus bus
    14h 41m
    ₹802–4,425

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kallamballam to Manipalbus bus
    15h 5m
    ₹1,331–2,773

  8. Train to Trivandrum, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane plane TRV - IXE
    3. Take the bus from FlixBus Kulai to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circlebus bus
    6h 43m
    ₹8,872–33,015

Varkala to Manipal by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration14h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket₹802Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 648.2 km
  • Duration: 13h 31m

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 13h 28m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Kallamballam to Manipal twice daily. Tickets cost ₹1,100–2,500 and the journey takes 14h 54m.

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