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How to get fromColombo to Kanyakumariby plane, train, bus, ferry, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Colombo to Kanyakumari by plane, train, bus, ferry, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Trivandrum, train

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane CMB - TRV
    2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kanyakumaritrain train
    6h 29m
    ₹17,694–31,225

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Valliyurtrain train
    4. Take the train from Valliyur to Kanyakumaritrain train
    23h 33m
    ₹7,290–10,602

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Nagercoilbus bus
    22h 55m

  4. Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane CMB - TCR
    2. Take the train from Tirunelveli to Kanyakumaritrain train
    8h 19m
    ₹22,673–31,405

  5. Fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane CMB - COK
    2. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Kanyakumaritaxi taxi
    6h 23m
    ₹21,043–42,005

  6. Fly to Madurai, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane CMB - IXM
    2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kanyakumaritrain train
    8h 51m
    ₹13,768–27,540

  7. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane CMB - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kanyakumaritrain train
    9h 54m
    ₹18,293–25,605

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket₹11,910Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 482.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 29m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Kanyakumari, India?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Kanyakumari. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Trivandrum (TRV), walk to FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypass, take the bus to FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor, walk to Thiruvananthapuram Central, then take the train to Kanyakumari. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pettah to Kanyakumari via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Velankanni Bus stand, and Nagercoil in around 22h 55m.

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