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By car
Varkala is linked by state and national highways to all the major cities in Kerala, Tamilnadu and Karnataka.
By plane
The nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport (50km, 1hr 15 min drive).
By bus
Efficient, government run, air conditioned, low floored buses run from Stand 19 at Trivandrum's brand new (2014) bus terminal opposite the train station. Services supposedly run every hour, although this report is unconfirmed, price - 90Rs. Bus services are also available from Varkala to many parts of South Kerala and Kanyakumari
By train
Varkala is also connected by Rail Network. If coming from Trivandrum and Cochin, the faster but more expensive and less regular (250 Rs) option will be coming by train. In the meanwhile it will be very much cheaper by train if you are travelling second class.(Trivandrum to Varkala : Rs. 30, Cochin to Varkala: Rs. 65 as per the new revised fares)Almost all trains passing by call at Varkala Station. From Varkala Railway Station, taxis and auto rickshaws can be hired. Papanasam Beach is around 5km from Varkala Railway Station Rs 40/50 by Auto Rickshaw).