By Air: International travelers can choose a flight to Trivandrum. Thiruvananthapuram International Airport is an hour's drive from Varkala. The airport is connected to all the major cities and international destinations via Jet Airways, Indigo, Air India, Jet Lite, Kuwait Airways, Spice Jet, and Air India Express.
By Rail: Varkala Railway station is connected to all major railway stations including Delhi, Mumbai, Trivandrum, Coimbatore, Kochi, Mangalore, and Bangalore. Most trains have a halt at Varkala station and from there, tourists can hire cab/taxi/rickshaw/bus to the attractions including the beach, Sivagiri mutt, cliff, etc.
By Road: Varkala is connected with all prominent cities via National and State Highways. Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) and private buses connect Varkala with other districts and states.