How to Reach Varkala Beach, Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala, India
By Air
Nearest Airport
Trivandrum International Airport (TRV)
Distance
55 km
From the airport, hire a prepaid taxi or use app-based cabs (Ola/Uber) to reach Varkala Beach.
By Train
Nearest Railway Station
Varkala Sivagiri Railway Station
Distance
3 km
Auto-rickshaws and local buses connect the railway station to Varkala Beach.
By Bus
Nearest Bus Stop
Varkala Town Bus Stop
Distance
2 km
KSRTC (Kerala State Road Transport) and private buses operate regular services.
By Road
From Kochi
3.5 hours by road (160 km) via NH66
From Thiruvananthapuram
1 hour by road (50 km)
From Calicut
8 hours by road (350 km) via NH66
💡 Road Tips
Well connected by train — most express trains stop at Varkala. The cliffside area is a 10-minute auto-ride from the station.
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