How to Reach Papanasam Beach, Kerala
Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala, India
By Air
Nearest Airport
Trivandrum International Airport (TRV)
Distance
58 km
From the airport, hire a prepaid taxi or use app-based cabs (Ola/Uber) to reach Papanasam Beach.
By Train
Nearest Railway Station
Varkala Sivagiri Railway Station
Distance
4 km
Auto-rickshaws and local buses connect the railway station to Papanasam Beach.
By Bus
Nearest Bus Stop
Varkala Town Bus Stop
Distance
3 km
KSRTC (Kerala State Road Transport) and private buses operate regular services.
By Road
From Kochi
3.5 hours by road (160 km)
From Thiruvananthapuram
1 hour by road (55 km)
From Calicut
8 hours by road (350 km)
💡 Road Tips
Also known as Varkala Beach. The main cliff-side beach. Auto-rickshaws from Varkala railway station cost about ₹80.
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